BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

VITAMINS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
function of Vitamin B1
A
carbohydrates metabolism
B
energy production
C
toxicity
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Thiamin (vitamin B1) helps the body’s cells change carbohydrates into energy. The main role of carbohydrates is to provide energy for the body, especially the brain and nervous system. Thiamin also plays a role in muscle contraction and conduction of nerve signals.

Detailed explanation-2: -Thiamine plays a vital role in metabolism of glucose. Thus, emphasis is placed on the fact that ingestion of excessive simple carbohydrates automatically increases the need for this vitamin. This is referred to as high calorie malnutrition.

Detailed explanation-3: -Thiamine, (Vitamin B1), is a compound found in many different foods such as beans, seafood, meats and yogurt. It is usually maintained by the consumption of whole grains. It is an essential part of energy metabolism. This means that thiamine helps convert carbohydrates into energy.

Detailed explanation-4: -Thiamine acts as a coenzyme for transketolase (TK) and for the pyruvate dehydrogenase and alpha-ketoglutarate dehydrogenase complexes, enzymes which play a fundamental role for intracellular glucose metabolism.

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