Vitamin C Quiz

Who received a Nobel Prize for the discovery of Vitamin C?

• William Stark

• Albert Szent-Gyorgyi

• James Lind

• Walter Haworth

Answer explanation

In 1937, Haworth received a Nobel Prize in chemistry for the synthesis of Vitamin C, but not its discovery!

Which of these is not (and never has been) a name for Vitamin C?

• L-Ascorbic Acid

• Hexuronic Acid

• Ascorbate

• Hyaluronic Acid

Answer explanation

Hyaluronic acid is naturally found in your eyes and joints. It is commonly used as a skin care product.

Match the DV's to the correct group

• Females 14-18 years

• 90 mg

• 9-13 years

• 15 mg

• Males 19+

• 45 mg

• 1-3 years

• 120 mg

• 19+ and Lactating

• 65 mg

A single serving of which food provides over 100% of your RDA?

• Potato

• Broccoli

• Red pepper

• Kiwi

Which of these is NOT a role of Vitamin C?

• Antioxidant Activity

• Collagen Formation

• Iron Absorption

• Improve Eyesight

Answer explanation

Some research has shown that Vitamin C can prevent cataract formation and age-related degeneration, but it does not improve your eyesight.

Smokers are at a ​higher risk for Vitamin C deficiency, and need about ​ (a)   more Vitamin C daily.

• 35mg
• 10 mg
• 350 mg
• 100 mg
• 1 gram

A daily intake of ​ (a)   per day for an extended period of time leads to the onset of scurvy/

• <10mg
• <1mg
• <100mg
• >10 mg
• <10g

Dehydroascorbate is returned to ascorbate through enzymatic function.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

Dehydroascorbate Reductase is the enzyme that converts dehydroascorbate back to ascorbate.