NEET Biology NEET PYQ-Digestion and Absorption

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    To which of the following family do folic acid and pantothenic acid belong? [AIPMT 1999]

    A) Vitamin C

    B) Vitamin K

    C) Vitamin A

    D) Vitamin B complex

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    [D] Folic acid (folacin) and pantothenic acid (vitamin B3) belong to vitamin B complex alongwith thiamine, riboflavin, pyridoxine, niacin, biotin and cyanocobalamin. Deficiency of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) leads to disease scurvy. Deficiency of vitamin K (phylloquinone) causes haemorrhage. Deficiency of vitamin A (retinol) causes xerophthalmia, night blindness, keratoma-lacia, retarded growth etc.


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