Vitamins - Water Soluble Flashcards
What are the coenzymes of Riboflavin (B2)?
FAD & FMN
A deficiency in what B vitamin causes ‘beri-beri’?
Thiamin (B1)
A deficiency in what 2 B vitamins causes ‘pellagra’ (dermatitis)?
Niacin and Biotin
What B vitamin has a high requirement in carnivores?
B6 - pyridox…
What B vitamin has the coenzyme A?
Pantothenic acid
A deficiency in what B vitamin causes pernicious anemia?
Cyanocobalamin - B12
Vitamin B12 is stored where? And is involved in the synthesis of what?
Liver and red blood cell formation
What B vitamin is involved in RNA & DNA synthesis?
Folic Acid
What B vitamin is involved in amino acid metabolism?
B6
What vitamin can be synthesized by the kidney and/or the liver?
Vitamin C
What are the three functions of vitamin C?
Antioxidant, formation of collagen and elastin, coenzyme
What 3 ailments occur due to a deficiency in vitamin c?
Scurvy, hair loss, dermatitis
What vitamin is essential for invertebrates, fish, primates, bats, whales, some birds and guinea pigs?
Vitamin C
What vitamin is NOT essential for reptiles, amphibians, most birds and most mammals?
Vitamin C
What two vitamins can be synthesized by animals
Choline and inositol
Choline and inositol are used for the structure of?
Cell membranes
A deficiency in choline and inositol causes?
Fatty liver
What two vitamins are required in amount larger than true vitamins?
Choline and inositol
What two vitamins are essential for rodents?
Choline and inositol
What are the 9 essential water soluble vitamins?
B1, B2, pantothenic acid, niacin, biotin, B6, B12, frolic acid, and vitamin C (also includes choline and inositol)
