Digestion and AbsorptionHard
Question
Which one of the following vitamin can be synthesized by bacteria inside the gut ?
Options
A.B1
B.C
C.D
D.K
Solution
Vitamin-K2 (menaquinone) is formed by bacteria in the gut, while vitamin-K1 (phylloquinone) is found green plant leves. vitamin-B1 is also known as thiamine. It acts as TPP-coenzyme for decarboxylases. Deficiency of this vitamin causes beri-beri disease.
Vitamin-C is also known as ascorbic acid. It helps in development of teeth and gums and maintenance of capillary wall.
Vitamin-D is also called as calciferol. It helps in maintenance of calcium and phosphorus balance within the body. Deficiency of calciferol causes rickets in children and osteomalacia in women.
Vitamin-C is also known as ascorbic acid. It helps in development of teeth and gums and maintenance of capillary wall.
Vitamin-D is also called as calciferol. It helps in maintenance of calcium and phosphorus balance within the body. Deficiency of calciferol causes rickets in children and osteomalacia in women.
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