Question
Biology Question on Digestion and absorption
Vitamin B is also called
A
thiamine
B
pantothenic acid
C
pyridoxine
D
retinol
Answer
pyridoxine
Explanation
Solution
Vitamin B , also called pyridoxine is widely distributed in cereal grains, yeast, liver, milk, etc. It is a constituent of a coenzyme (pyridoxal phosphate) involved in amino acid metabolism. Deficiency causes retarded growth, dermatitis, convulsions, and other symptoms.