Jake, a body builder, is drinking two protein shakes that contain 6 raw egg whites each daily. What vitamin deficiency could result?
a. Vitamin B6
b. Niacin
c. Biotin
d. Vitamin B12
Q. 2Liver is a very rich source of vitamin A.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 3Which of the following is a common phospholipid often used as a stabilizer in food?
a. Agar
b. Ascorbic acid
c. Lecithin
d. Gum Arabic
Q. 4Which water-soluble vitamin can be produced by bacteria in the large intestine?
a. Vitamin B6
b. Niacin
c. Biotin
d. Vitamin B12
Q. 5-carotene is a provitamin A carotenoid, like all carotenoids.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 6Cell membranes effectively serve as barriers between cells and the surrounding spaces because they are made of _____ phospholipids.
a. amphipathic
b. hydrophilic
c. hydrophobic
d. lipogenic
Q. 7Which vitamin is involved in producing nonprotein substances such as the neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine?
a. Vitamin B3
b. Vitamin B5
c. Vitamin B6
d. Vitamin B12
Q. 8Retinoic acid is the most biologically active form of vitamin A.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false