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Vitamin C Deficiency Give an account of the sources, metabolic functions, daily requirements & deficiency manifestation of vitamin C. Answer: Vitamin C: Sources: Citrus fruits- Gooseberry, guava Green vegetables Tomatoes & Potatoes Functions: 1. Role in collagen formation It acts as a coenzyme in the hydroxylation of proline & lysine … [Read more...] about Vitamin C Deficiency

Vitamin B1 Deficiency Name important vitamins which are required for the proper functioning of nerves. Describe the sources, requirements, biochemical functions & deficiency manifestation of any one (or) Explain the role of thiamine (or) Deficiency manifestation of thiamine. Answer: Vitamins required for neurological functions: Vitamins necessary for neurological … [Read more...] about Vitamin B1 Deficiency

Water Soluble Vitamins Name the water-soluble vitamins, and describe any one of them. Answer: Water soluble vitamins: "Factors influencing success with water-soluble vitamin studies: Q&A" 1. Vitamin B: Energy releasing trains B1 - Thiamine B2 - Riboflavin B3 - Niacin B6 - Pyridoxinr B7 - Biotin Pantothenic acid Hemopoietic … [Read more...] about Water Soluble Vitamins

Vitamin A Functions "What are the functions of Vitamin A? A detailed question and answers guide" Biological functions of Vitamin A  Answer: Retinol, retinal & retinoic acid are forms of vitamin A These forms perform various functions "Importance of studying Vitamin A for nutrition students: Questions explained" Role in vision Vitamin A is required … [Read more...] about Vitamin A Functions

Visual Cycle "What is the visual cycle? A detailed question and answers guide" Visual cycle  Answer: Synonyms: Rhodopsin cycle or Wald's visual cycle "Importance of studying the visual cycle for medical students: Questions explained" Visual Cycle: In this cycle, initially on exposure to lip, high isomerization of 11 cis-retinal lo all Irans-regional … [Read more...] about Visual Cycle