BIOLOGY
VITAMINS
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Question
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Hair loss is common when there is a deficiency of this vitamin that is necessary for carboxylation reactions:
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B7
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B3
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B9
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B12
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Symptoms appearing with a biotin deficiency: Thinning hair. Scaly skin rashes around eyes, nose, mouth. Brittle nails.
Detailed explanation-2: -Vitamin B7, more commonly known as biotin, is a water-soluble vitamin that is vital for the body’s metabolism and functioning.
Detailed explanation-3: -Biotin (vitamin H or B7) is a water-soluble vitamin that helps the body metabolize fats, carbohydrates, and protein. It also helps maintain a healthy nervous system, nails, hair and skin, among other functions. Water-soluble vitamins are not stored in the body, so a daily intake is necessary.
Detailed explanation-4: -Only riboflavin, biotin, folate, and vitamin B12 deficiencies have been associated with hair loss.
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