Vitamin cofactor functions in metabolism — Flashcards

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What vitamin is derived from the amino acid tryptophan?_____

Vitamin B3 (niacin) is involved in many _____ reactions

Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) is involved in many _____ reactions

Vitamin B9 (folate) deficiency is characterized by _____ methylmalonic acid levels

Thiamine pyrophosphate (B1) is a cofactor for the enzyme _____ (amino acid metabolism)

What mineral deficiency is associated with acrodermatitis enteropathica? _____

What vitamin is used as a cofactor for transamination, decarboxylation reactions, and glycogen phosphorylase?_____

vitamin B2 (riboflavin)

vitamin B3 (niacin)

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

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