Mystery 1
What is riboflavin’s structure made of?
A. Isoalloxazine ring + ribitol side chain
B. Pyrimidine ring + phosphate group
C. Adenine base + deoxyribose sugar
D. Benzene ring + amino acid backbone
A. Isoalloxazine ring + ribitol side chain
What specifically causes Transient Neonatal Zinc Deficiency?
A. Low zinc intake by the infant
B. Mutation affecting zinc levels in maternal milk
C. Excess iron supplementation
D. Intestinal bleeding in infants
B. Mutation affecting zinc levels in maternal milk
Hypercalcemia means:
A. Weak bones
B. High blood calcium
C. Low blood sugar
D. Low iron
B. High blood calcium
Vitamin D helps regulate calcium and _____ in the blood.
A. Protein
B. Iron
C. Phosphorus
D. Sugar
C. Phosphorus
Which symptom is most strongly associated with Vitamin D deficiency?
A. Muscle weakness
B. Nearsightedness
C. Tooth sensitivity
D. Seasonal allergies
A. Muscle weakness
What is the safe upper limit for Vitamin D intake each day?
A. 1,000 IU
B. 2,000 IU
C. 4,000 IU
D. 10,000 IU
C. 4,000 IU
What process do FMN and FAD mainly help with?
A. Bone growth
B. Blood clotting
C. Electron transfer reactions
D. Digestion of fiber
C. Electron transfer reactions
How does cooking affect zinc levels in food?
A. Cooking increases zinc levels
B. Freezing destroys all zinc
C. Boiling and stewing can reduce zinc content significantly
D. Zinc is unaffected by heat
C. Boiling and stewing can reduce zinc content significantly
What is Acrodermatitis enteropathica?
A. A viral infection caused by excess zinc
B. An inherited disorder impairing zinc absorption in the intestines
C. A kidney disease caused by copper deficiency
D. An autoimmune skin condition unrelated to minerals
B. An inherited disorder impairing zinc absorption in the intestines
What are the three main causes of acquired zinc deficiency?
A. Infection, dehydration, and stress
B. Decreased intake, malabsorption, and excess loss
C. Depression, obesity, and aging
D. Low calcium, high sugar intake, and sleep deprivation
B. Decreased intake, malabsorption, and excess loss