Essential Biochemistry - Vitamins (Section 3)

  • 1
    What is the role of vitamin A in vision?
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    (C)
    Both A and B
  • 2
    Where is folic acid found?
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    A
    B
  • 3
    What is the RDI for niacin?
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    (B)
    15 mg
  • 4
    What is the deficiency disease associated with Vitamin B6?
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    (D)
    None of the above
  • 5
    What is the primary function of vitamin D?
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    (A)
    Calcium absorption
  • 6
    The metabolic process that is most directly affected by Vitamin A is:
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    (A)
    Vision
  • 7
    What are the forms of Vitamin B6?
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    A
    B
    C
  • 8
    Pyridoxal phosphate is a coenzyme for the reactions, except:
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    (D)
    Oxidation-reduction
  • 9
    What is a result of Vitamin A deficiency?
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    (A)
    Night blindness
  • 10
    Which of the following is NOT a function of Vitamin A?
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    (D)
    Calcium absorption
  • 11
    In the eye, retinal is involved in:
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    (A)
    Photoreceptor function
  • 12
    Biotin is synthesized by:
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    (A)
    Microorganisms in the intestine
  • 13
    Which of the following is a function of Vitamin C?
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    A
    B
    C
  • 14
    What enzyme is responsible for the conversion of acetyl-CoA to malonyl-CoA?
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    (A)
    Acetyl-CoA carboxylase
  • 15
    Biotin is involved in:
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    (B)
    Carboxylation
  • 16
    Which vitamin is a precursor for coenzyme A?
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    (C)
    Pantothenic acid
  • 17
    Which is NOT a function of Vitamin C?
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    (C)
    Production of thromboxane
  • 18
    Increased prothrombin time is observed in the deficiency of:
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    (B)
    Vitamin K
  • 19
    Where is biotin primarily absorbed?
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    (B)
    Small intestine
  • 20
    Biotin is essential for the carboxylation of which of the following?
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    (B)
    Fatty acids
  • 21
    Beriberi is caused by a deficiency of:
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    (A)
    Thiamin
  • 22
    Which enzyme is responsible for the conversion of thiamine to thiamine pyrophosphate?
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    (C)
    Thiamine pyrophosphokinase
  • 23
    What is the DRI for vitamin B6?
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    (B)
    1.4 mg
  • 24
    Which enzyme uses biotin as a co-factor in the conversion of pyruvate to oxaloacetate?
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    (B)
    Pyruvate carboxylase
  • 25
    Which of the following is not derived from plant?
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    (B)
    Menaquinone
  • 26
    Which form of Vitamin D is produced in the skin upon exposure to sunlight?
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    (A)
    Cholecalciferol
  • 27
    Which form of folic acid is active?
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    (A)
    Tetrahydrofolate (THF)
  • 28
    Which vitamin enhances iron absorption?
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    (A)
    Vitamin C
  • 29
    Thiamine pyrophosphate is required for the following enzymatic activity:
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    (B)
    Transketolase
  • 30
    What is the RDA of Biotin for adults?
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    (B)
    30 mcg
  • 31
    What reaction does the enzyme Thymidylate synthase catalyze?
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    (A)
    dUMP to dTMP
  • 32
    Which vitamin can be destroyed by the use of diuretics?
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    (D)
    Pyridoxine
  • 33
    Rickets is due to deficiency of:
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    (A)
    Vitamin D
  • 34
    The active form of Vitamin D is also known as:
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    (C)
    Calcitriol
  • 35
    How is Vitamin A transported in the blood?
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    (A)
    Bound to retinol-binding protein
  • 36
    What is the primary function of niacin (Vitamin B3)?
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    (C)
    Coenzyme in redox reactions
  • 37
    What is the role of PLP?
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    (B)
    Transamination reactions
  • 38
    Which of the following are required for the synthesis of methionine from homocysteine?
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    A
    B
  • 39
    What is the role of folic acid during pregnancy?
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    (A)
    Prevention of neural tube defects
  • 40
    What reaction does the enzyme thymidylate synthase catalyze?
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    (A)
    Conversion of deoxyuridylate (dUMP) to thymidylate (dTMP)
  • 41
    What is the immediate precursor to the active form of vitamin D in the kidney?
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    (C)
    25-hydroxycholecalciferol
  • 42
    What compound is formed by the carboxylation of acetyl-CoA?
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    (A)
    Malonyl-CoA
  • 43
    Which of the following are sources of vitamin E?
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    A
    B
    C
    D
  • 44
    Which enzyme activates Vitamin D in the kidney?
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    (A)
    1-alpha-hydroxylase
  • 45
    The deficiency of which vitamin leads to scurvy?
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    (C)
    Vitamin C
  • 46
    What is the main dietary source of Vitamin C?
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    (B)
    Fruits and vegetables
  • 47
    Both Wernicke's disease and beriberi can be treated by administering vitamin:
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    (A)
    Thiamine
  • 48
    Vitamin B6 exists as:
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    A
    B
    C
  • 49
    Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of infantile beriberi?
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    (B)
    Heart failure
  • 50
    What is the RDA for Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid)?
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    (A)
    5 mg