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Pineapplelove6

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Which of the following is a property of niacin in nutrition?
 
  a. It is susceptible to destruction in foods exposed to light
  b. It participates primarily in reactions involving amino acids
  c. It is soluble in both water and lipids depending upon its chemical form
  d. It can be synthesized in the body from the essential amino acid tryptophan
  e. It can increase LDL and decrease HDL in large doses.

Question 2

Which of the following is a property of riboflavin in nutrition?
 
  a. Stability to heat is good.
  b. Deficiency leads to beriberi.
  c. Requirements are proportional to body weight.
  d. Significant amounts are found in citrus products.
  e. Stability to irradiation is good.
 
  ANS: A


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lucas dlamini

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A


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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
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