Water Soluble Vitamins Quiz

What are water-soluble vitamins primarily characterized by?

• They are not essential for metabolic processes.

• They are primarily found in fatty foods.

• They dissolve in water and are rapidly excreted.

• They are stored in large amounts in the body.

Which vitamin is known as Thiamine?

• Vitamin B3

• Vitamin B5

• Vitamin B2

• Vitamin B1

What is a common source of Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)?

• Whole grains

• Dairy products

• Pork

• Legumes

What disease is associated with Vitamin B1 deficiency?

• Pellagra

• Beriberi

• Ariboflavinosis

• Scurvy

Which of the following is a symptom of Pellagra?

• Cracked lips

• Edema

• Dermatitis

• Memory loss

What is the primary metabolic function of Vitamin B3 (Niacin)?

• Redox reactions

• Energy production

• Antioxidant defense

• Coenzyme formation

Which vitamin is involved in fatty acid metabolism?

• Vitamin B2

• Vitamin B5

• Vitamin B1

• Vitamin B3

What is a characteristic symptom of Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome?

• Edema

• Dermatitis

• Apathy

• Fatigue

Which vitamin is known for its role in DNA repair?

• Vitamin B5

• Vitamin B3

• Vitamin B2

• Vitamin B1

What is the structure of Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)?

• Beta-alanine linked to pantoic acid

• Flavin molecule

• Pyridine ring

• Thiazole ring