Quick Biochemistry - Vitamins (Section 7)

  • 1
    What substance is a starting material for the biological creation of?
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    (A)
    Vitamin A
  • 2
    Which vitamin functions as a powerful protector against damage from other vitamins?
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    (B)
    Vitamin E
  • 3
    In a condition affecting the eyes, which specific chemical transformation of Vitamin D is blocked?
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    (B)
    1
  • 4
    Which of the following compounds does NOT contain the element phosphorus?
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    (A)
    Riboflavin
  • 5
    Which mineral deficiency could lead to symptoms such as seizures and mental disturbances?
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    (D)
    Magnesium
  • 6
    What vitamin is found in rice polishings?
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    (D)
    Vitamin B12
  • 7
    In a disease affecting the nerves, which substance builds up in the bloodstream?
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    (C)
    Pyruvic acid
  • 8
    The characteristic signs of a specific deficiency disease include
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    (C)
    Diarrhea, dermatitis and dementia
  • 9
    A lack of vitamin B6 can result in which blood-related condition?
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    (C)
    Hypochromic microcytic anemia
  • 10
    A notable visual symptom associated with riboflavin deficiency is:
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    (B)
    Bitot's spots
  • 11
    What nutritional element increases in foods that have undergone irradiation?
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    (C)
    Vitamin E
  • 12
    Which substance acts as an anti-vitamin in relation to folic acid?
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    (A)
    Amethoptesin
  • 13
    Which description best fits Thymine?
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    (D)
    Pyrimidine base
  • 14
    What substance counteracts the effects of para-aminobenzoic acid?
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    (D)
    Sulphonamides
  • 15
    Which of the B-group vitamins includes sulfur in its molecular structure?
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    (A)
    Thiamine
  • 16
    In what condition might the presence of excess taurine in urine be observed?
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    (A)
    Permicious anemia
  • 17
    Which three vitamins are crucial for the proper functioning of the nervous system?
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    (D)
    Thiamine, pyridoxin, vitamin B12
  • 18
    Which of the following items is known for its high concentration of vitamin C?
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    (D)
    Lemon
  • 19
    What vitamin plays a role in the coenzyme function during transamination processes?
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    (B)
    Pyridoxine
  • 20
    A deficiency of which vitamin is associated with methylmalonic aciduria?
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    (D)
    Vitamin B12
  • 21
    What health issue arises from a lack of Vitamin C?
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    (C)
    Night blindness
  • 22
    Which scientist's work would be impossible without primer DNA in DNA synthesis?
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    (C)
    Kornberg
  • 23
    Which vitamin is associated with preventing issues related to fertility?
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    (C)
    Vitamin E
  • 24
    Which of the following vitamins does NOT result in cofactors that are phosphorylated in their active state?
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    (B)
    Vitamin B₁
  • 25
    Where is molecular Iron (Fe) primarily stored in the body?
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    (A)
    Stored in the body in combination with Ferritin
  • 26
    Which nutrient can humans most readily go without?
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    (C)
    Carbohydrate
  • 27
    A lack of Vitamin B₁₂ leads to which of these conditions?
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    (C)
    Pernicious anemia
  • 28
    What disease does a significant lack of Vitamin D cause in adults?
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    (B)
    Osteomalacia
  • 29
    Which vitamin deficiency is most probable for someone exclusively eating meat?
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    (D)
    Vitamin C
  • 30
    Which of the following is a correct fact about Vitamin A?
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    (C)
    It is a component of rhodopsin
  • 31
    What substances are essential for the complete activation of pyruvate carboxylase?
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    (B)
    Acetyl CoA and biotin
  • 32
    Which metabolic process utilizes pantothenic acid as a key component of its coenzyme?
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    (A)
    Acetylation
  • 33
    In which type of biochemical processes does biotin play a crucial role?
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    (B)
    Carboxylation
  • 34
    Which of the following vitamins is a building block for coenzyme A?
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    (B)
    Pantothenate
  • 35
    Which vitamin is not a dinucleotide derivative in its active form?
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    (A)
    Thiamine
  • 36
    A deficiency of which vitamin is linked to methylmalonic aciduria?
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    (D)
    Vitamin B12
  • 37
    What illness is caused by a lack of thiamine in the body?
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    (D)
    Beriberi
  • 38
    Which protein interacts with retinol and retinol-binding protein?
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    (B)
    Prealbumin
  • 39
    The deficiency of which nutrient leads to megaloblastic anemia?
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    (A)
    Folic acid
  • 40
    Which vitamin functions as an antioxidant in the body?
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    (D)
    Vitamin K
  • 41
    Which of the following is the chemical name for calcitriol?
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    (D)
    1,25-dihydroxy cholecalciferol
  • 42
    Where does the conversion of 25-hydroxy Vitamin D3 to 1-hydroxy occur in the body?
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    Kidneys
  • 43
    In what organ does the body perform 25-hydroxylation of Vitamin D?
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    (A)
    Liver
  • 44
    What substance encourages the hydroxylation of 25-hydroxy cholecalciferol?
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    (B)
    Panthyroid hormone
  • 45
    What protein in raw egg white interferes with nutrient absorption?
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    (B)
    Avidin
  • 46
    Which of the following contains cyanide as part of its structure?
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    (A)
    Vitamin B12
  • 47
    Which vitamin can humans produce on their own?
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    (D)
    Niacin
  • 48
    What is the light-sensitive pigment found in the retina?
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    Rhodopsin
  • 49
    What vitamin is also known as the antixerophthalmic vitamin?
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    (D)
    Vitamin A
  • 50
    Which of the following is NOT a typical symptom of Addison's disease?
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    (C)
    Hypokalemia