Water soluble vitamins Flashcards
1
Q
what is the key role of Thiamin/vitamin B1?
A
ATP production - removes a carbon from pyruvate to generate acetyl-coA and co2
2
Q
which 3 amino acids does thiamin convert into acetyl-coa
A
- isoleucine
- leucine
- valine
3
Q
what are some of the food sources of thiamin?
A
- whole grains
- nuts
- legumes
- pork
4
Q
what is the disease of deficiency for thiamin?
A
- Beriberi
- Wernike-Korsakoff syndrome
5
Q
what is beriberi?
A
inflammation of the nerves
6
Q
what is wernicke-korsakoff syndrome?
A
mental confusion and memory loss
7
Q
what is the main funtion of riboflavin/vitamin B2?
A
energy-metabolism coenzyme- precursor for FADH2
8
Q
what are the symptoms of riboflavin deficiency?
A
- stomatitis = irritated lining of the mouth
- glossitis = inflammation of the tongue
- cheilosis = cracked lips or corners of the mouth
9
Q
what is the RDA for riboflavin?
A
1.1-1.3 mg
10
Q
what are some dietary sources of riboflavin
A
- milk and yogurt
- enriched cereals and grains
- spinach
- almonds
- eggs
11
Q
what is the rold of niacin?
A
- precursor to NAD+ and NADP+
12
Q
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what is the disease of deficiency for Niacin
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