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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.