Casmir Funk and the Discovery of Vitamins

What significant concept did Casmir Funk introduce in 1912?

• The theory of relativity

• The concept of vitamins

• The periodic table

• The germ theory of disease

Which vitamins did Casmir Funk identify?

• Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin E

• Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, Vitamin D

• Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Vitamin K

• Vitamin D, Vitamin K, Vitamin A

What did Funk's research reveal about diseases like beriberi and scurvy?

• They are caused by viral infections

• They are caused by nutrient deficiencies

• They are caused by environmental factors

• They are caused by genetic mutations

Where did Casmir Funk's career flourish after his studies?

• Harvard University

• The Pasteur Institute and The Lister Institute

• The University of Oxford

• The Royal Society

What is the Casmir Funk Natural Sciences award known for?

• Awarding breakthroughs in mathematics

• Honoring achievements in physics

• Recognizing contributions to chemistry

• Celebrating Polish American scientists