GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

VITAMINS MINERALS COENZYMES AND DEFICIENCY DISEASES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The vitamin riboflavin, which occurs as a yellow pigment in egg yolk and milk become
A
colorless on oxidation and regained its color on reduction with Zn in acid
B
colorless on reduction with Zn in acid and regained its color on re-oxidation
C
more deep in color on oxidation and regained its color on reduction with Zn in acid
D
more deep in color on reduction with Zn in acid and regained its color on re-oxidation
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Riboflavin (vitamin B2) is a water-soluble vitamin, which is produced by all plants and most microorganisms and is essential for growth and reproduction of humans and animals (Revuelta et al., 2016).

Detailed explanation-2: -Riboflavin deficiency can cause fatigue, swollen throat, blurred vision, and depression. It can affect the skin by causing skin crack, itching, and dermatitis around the mouth. Hyperemia and edema around the throat, liver degeneration, and hair loss can also occur along with reproductive issues.

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