Question 1

The B vitamin that is needed in very small amounts in the diet but whose role as a coenzyme in the TCA cycle is critical in helping to replenish oxaloacetate is ____________________ .

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The answer of The B vitamin that is needed in...

Question 2

Which of the following is true of thiamin?

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A)   It is easily destroyed by heat. 
B)   The average thiamin intake in the United States is inadequate. 
C)   It is sometimes referred to as vitamin B2. 
D)   Boiling is a good cooking method for conserving a food's thiamin content. 
E)   It works hand in hand with vitamin C.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 3

Which of the following is not true of folate?

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A)   It comes in two forms. 
B)   It is involved in DNA synthesis. 
C)   Its bioavailability is the same whatever the source. 
D)   It is involved in converting vitamin B12 to one of its coenzyme forms. 
E)   It regenerates the amino acid methionine from homocysteine.F) D) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 4

The type of anemia characterized by large,immature red blood cells and caused by deficiencies of folate and vitamin B12 is known as ____________________.

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Question 5

Which of the following is an important function of vitamin B6?

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A)   It helps with carbohydrate, fatty acid, and amino acid metabolism. 
B)   It helps form collagen. 
C)   It carries activated carbon dioxide in energy metabolism, 
D)   It acts as an antioxidant. 
E)   It helps prevent neural tube defects.F) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 6

MATCHING
-Required for absorption of vitamin B12

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A)  Pork
B)  Corn
C)  Milk and milk products
D)  Folate
E)  BiotinF) Nicotinic acid (Niacin) G) CholineH) AnemiaI) CollagenJ) ThiaminK) AntioxidantsL) CheilosisM) Vitamin B6N) Vitamin B12O) TryptophanP) Citrus fruitsQ) Vitamin CR) Intrinsic factorS) RiboflavinT) Pantothenic acidU) I) and M)
V) K) and Q)

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true of choline?

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A)   It is sometimes referred to as vitamin H. 
B)   It is not a B vitamin but is grouped with the B vitamins anyway. 
C)   In most cases, the body can make enough choline to meet its needs. 
D)   Choline's only function is to make the phospholipid lecithin. 
E)   It is defined as a nonvitamin.F) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 8

A deficiency of riboflavin can cause a disease known as __________.

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A)   riboflavinosis 
B)   ariboflavinosis 
C)   pernicious anemia 
D)   pellagra 
E)   beriberiF) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 9

Which of the following is known to be toxic in large doses?

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A)   Niacin 
B)   Biotin 
C)   Riboflavin 
D)   Vitamin B12 
E)   ThiaminF) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 10

What organ in the body contains more vitamin C than any other organ?

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A)   Lungs 
B)   Spleen 
C)   Adrenal glands 
D)   Pituitary gland 
E)   KidneysF) A) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 11

MATCHING
-Deficiency of this vitamin is induced by feeding raw egg whites

Accepted Answer

A)  Pork
B)  Corn
C)  Milk and milk products
D)  Folate
E)  BiotinF) Nicotinic acid (Niacin) G) CholineH) AnemiaI) CollagenJ) ThiaminK) AntioxidantsL) CheilosisM) Vitamin B6N) Vitamin B12O) TryptophanP) Citrus fruitsQ) Vitamin CR) Intrinsic factorS) RiboflavinT) Pantothenic acidU) C) and T)
V) K) and S)

Question 12

With which B vitamin does folate have a close relationship?

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A)   Biotin 
B)   Thiamin 
C)   Vitamin B6 
D)   Ascorbic acid 
E)   Vitamin B12F) None of the above
G) All of the above

Question 13

MATCHING
-Greatest contributor of riboflavin for most people

Accepted Answer

A)  Pork
B)  Corn
C)  Milk and milk products
D)  Folate
E)  BiotinF) Nicotinic acid (Niacin) G) CholineH) AnemiaI) CollagenJ) ThiaminK) AntioxidantsL) CheilosisM) Vitamin B6N) Vitamin B12O) TryptophanP) Citrus fruitsQ) Vitamin CR) Intrinsic factorS) RiboflavinT) Pantothenic acidU) G) and S)
V) C) and R)

Question 14

MATCHING
-Nutrient whose deficiency causes beriberi

Accepted Answer

A)  Pork
B)  Corn
C)  Milk and milk products
D)  Folate
E)  BiotinF) Nicotinic acid (Niacin) G) CholineH) AnemiaI) CollagenJ) ThiaminK) AntioxidantsL) CheilosisM) Vitamin B6N) Vitamin B12O) TryptophanP) Citrus fruitsQ) Vitamin CR) Intrinsic factorS) RiboflavinT) Pantothenic acidU) H) and R)
V) A) and G)

Question 15

The term for the amount of niacin present in food-including the niacin that can theoretically be made from its precursor,tryptophan,present in the food-is ____________________.

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The answer of The term for the amount of niacin...

Question 16

MATCHING
-Justly famous as a source of vitamin C

Accepted Answer

A)  Pork
B)  Corn
C)  Milk and milk products
D)  Folate
E)  BiotinF) Nicotinic acid (Niacin) G) CholineH) AnemiaI) CollagenJ) ThiaminK) AntioxidantsL) CheilosisM) Vitamin B6N) Vitamin B12O) TryptophanP) Citrus fruitsQ) Vitamin CR) Intrinsic factorS) RiboflavinT) Pantothenic acidU) K) and O)
V) I) and L)

Question 17

Which of the following vitamins is not water soluble?

Accepted Answer

A)   Biotin 
B)   Vitamin C 
C)   Vitamin K 
D)   Pantothenic acid 
E)   FolateF) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 18

Substances like vitamin C that significantly decrease the adverse effects of free radicals on normal physiological functions are known as ____________________.

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The answer of Substances like vitamin C that significantly decrease...

Question 19

Which amino acid is the precursor to niacin?

Accepted Answer

A)   Lysine 
B)   Valine 
C)   Phenylalanine 
D)   Tryptophan 
E)   GlycineF) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 20

Which type of supplement is particularly toxic and has caused deaths in children?

Accepted Answer

A)   Iron supplements 
B)   Calcium supplements 
C)   Vitamin E supplements 
D)   Vitamin D supplements 
E)   Folate supplementsF) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

Exam 10: The Water-Soluble Vitamins: B Vitamins and Vitamin C

MATCHING -Deficiency of this vitamin is induced by feeding raw egg whites

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Which of the following is an important function of vitamin B6?

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Which amino acid is the precursor to niacin?

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MATCHING -Required for absorption of vitamin B12

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What organ in the body contains more vitamin C than any other organ?

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Which of the following statements is true of choline?

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The B vitamin that is needed in very small amounts in the diet but whose role as a coenzyme in the TCA cycle is critical in helping to replenish oxaloacetate is ____________________ .

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The type of anemia characterized by large,immature red blood cells and caused by deficiencies of folate and vitamin B12 is known as ____________________.

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MATCHING -Justly famous as a source of vitamin C

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The term for the amount of niacin present in food-including the niacin that can theoretically be made from its precursor,tryptophan,present in the food-is ____________________.

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MATCHING -Greatest contributor of riboflavin for most people

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Which of the following is true of thiamin?

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A deficiency of riboflavin can cause a disease known as __________.

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With which B vitamin does folate have a close relationship?

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Which of the following is not true of folate?

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Which type of supplement is particularly toxic and has caused deaths in children?

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Substances like vitamin C that significantly decrease the adverse effects of free radicals on normal physiological functions are known as ____________________.

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MATCHING -Nutrient whose deficiency causes beriberi

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Which of the following is known to be toxic in large doses?

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Which of the following vitamins is not water soluble?

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