BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

VITAMINS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
This vitamin is important for growth and development, for the maintenance of the immune system and good vision.
A
B1
B
A
C
E
D
C
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Vitamin A (VitA) is a micronutrient that is crucial for maintaining vision, promoting growth and development, and protecting epithelium and mucus integrity in the body. VitA is known as an anti-inflammation vitamin because of its critical role in enhancing immune function.

Detailed explanation-2: -Examples of nutrients that have been identified as critical for the growth and function of immune cells include vitamin C, vitamin D, zinc, selenium, iron, and protein (including the amino acid glutamine).

Detailed explanation-3: -1. Vitamin C. This vitamin has been hailed for years as a go-to source for aiding the immune system. Palacios said vitamin C is vital for the health of leukocytes, a type of white blood cells that help fight infections.

Detailed explanation-4: -Vitamin A for Immune Function Stimulates the production and activity of white blood cells (antiviral and anti-tumor cells); Maintains and strengthens epithelial tissues and mucous membranes-the body’s first line of defense against pathogens.

Detailed explanation-5: -Vitamin C stimulates neutrophil migration to the site of infection, enhances phagocytosis and oxidant generation, and microbial killing. At the same time, it protects host tissue from excessive damage by enhancing neutrophil apoptosis and clearance by macrophages, and decreasing neutrophil necrosis and NETosis.

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