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Vitamin/mineral functions and deficiencies — Flashcards

Vitamin/mineral functions and deficiencies — Flashcards

Vitamin/mineral functions and deficiencies — Flashcards

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Study NotesQuestions
#1

vitamin B2 (riboflavin)

#2

vitamin B3 (niacin)

#3

What precursors and cofactors are needed to make vitamin B3 (niacin)?

#4

vitamin B5 (pantothenate)

#5

vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)

#6

Vitamin B7 (biotin) deficiency is relatively rare. What are the causes?

#7

vitamin B9 (folate)

#8

vitamin B12 (cobalamin)

#9

What are the causes of vitamin B12 (cobalamin) deficiency?

#10

vitamin C (ascorbic acid)

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These Vitamin/mineral functions and deficiencies flashcards are designed for USMLE Biochemistry preparation, using active recall to help you retain high-yield concepts, clinical correlations, and commonly tested facts. Each card prompts you to retrieve information from memory rather than passively reviewing notes, which research shows leads to significantly better exam performance.

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