This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Which of the following is true regarding B vitamins and homocysteine metabolism? a. Folate ... (Read 76 times)

futuristic

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 638
on: Aug 20, 2018
Which of the following is true regarding B vitamins and homocysteine metabolism?
 
  a. Folate catabolyzes homocysteine
  b. Biotin supplements reduce blood homocysteine levels
  c. Excessive homocysteine intake reduces vitamin B12 absorption
  d. High blood homocysteine levels correlate with reduced incidence of colon cancer
  e. High folate levels are necessary for the synthesis of homocysteine

Question 2

Which of the following vitamins undergoes significant enterohepatic circulation?
 
  a. Folate
  b. Niacin
  c. Thiamin
  d. Pyridoxine
  e. Pantothenic acid


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

maaaaaaaaaa

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 336
Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A


futuristic

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 638
Reply #2 on: Aug 20, 2018
Thanks


maaaaaaaaaa

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 336
Reply #3 on: Aug 20, 2018
Welcome :)


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Ether was used widely for surgeries but became less popular because of its flammability and its tendency to cause vomiting. In England, it was quickly replaced by chloroform, but this agent caused many deaths and lost popularity.

Did you know?

As many as 28% of hospitalized patients requiring mechanical ventilators to help them breathe (for more than 48 hours) will develop ventilator-associated pneumonia. Current therapy involves intravenous antibiotics, but new antibiotics that can be inhaled (and more directly treat the infection) are being developed.

Did you know?

GI conditions that will keep you out of the U.S. armed services include ulcers, varices, fistulas, esophagitis, gastritis, congenital abnormalities, inflammatory bowel disease, enteritis, colitis, proctitis, duodenal diverticula, malabsorption syndromes, hepatitis, cirrhosis, cysts, abscesses, pancreatitis, polyps, certain hemorrhoids, splenomegaly, hernias, recent abdominal surgery, GI bypass or stomach stapling, and artificial GI openings.

Did you know?

Illness; diuretics; laxative abuse; hot weather; exercise; sweating; caffeine; alcoholic beverages; starvation diets; inadequate carbohydrate consumption; and diets high in protein, salt, or fiber can cause people to become dehydrated.

Did you know?

The average older adult in the United States takes five prescription drugs per day. Half of these drugs contain a sedative. Alcohol should therefore be avoided by most senior citizens because of the dangerous interactions between alcohol and sedatives.

Vitamins and Minerals Vitamins and Minerals
Preserve Your Vitamins! Cook your vegetables in a small amount of water Preserve Your Vitamins! Cook your vegetables in a small amount of water
Anterosuperior view of true pelvis (blue) Anterosuperior view of true pelvis (blue)
Brain metabolism in a schizophrenic individual (left) and a normal individual (right). These scans o Brain metabolism in a schizophrenic individual (left) and a normal individual (right). These scans o
Lactose metabolism Lactose metabolism
Acid products of metabolism of ethylene glycol and methanol Acid products of metabolism of ethylene glycol and methanol
Video: Stroke volume - contractility definition

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library