Question

Difine vitamin and structure and function of different types of vitamin

Answer 1

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☆ VITAMIN :

》》 Vitamins are a group of organic nutrients, required in small quantities for a variety of biochemical functions that generally cannot be produced by the body and must , therefore be supplied in the diet.

☆Vitamins are classified on the basis of SOLUBILITY.

☆ Vitamins are classified into two categories :-


● Lipid soluble vitamins

⊙Vitamin A

⊙Vitamin D

⊙Vitamin E

⊙Vitamin K

● Water soluble vitamins

⊙Vitamin B1

⊙Vitamin B2

⊙Vitamin B3

⊙ Vitamin B5

⊙ Vitamin B6 

⊙Vitamin B7

⊙ vitamin B9

⊙ Vitamin B12

⊙Vitamin C

●All B vitamins are known together as B complex .

☆VITAMIN A :-

》》Vitamin A is important for good vision, strong immunity, reproductive health and cell growth .

☆ VITAMIN D :-

》》The main function of vitamin D is to regulate blood levels of calcium and phosphorous .

☆VITAMIN E :-

》》 The tocopherols and the tocotrienols ( 2 families compounds ) are named vitamin E . It is essential for normal reproduction, Hence is known as an anti-sterility vitamin .

☆VITAMIN E :-

》》 It is very important for the formation of blood clots.

》》Vitamin K acts as a co -enzyme for the carboxylation of glutamic acid residues present in the proteins .


☆VITAMIN B1 :-

⊙THIAMINE ⊙

》》Function of vitamin B1 is synthesis of myelin sheath which plays an important role in the transmission of nerve impulse thus B1 is essential for nervous system functioning.

☆VITAMIN B2 :-

》》Vitamin B2 is also known as Riboflavin. It is involved in energy production in the body. 

》》It produces energy by carbohydrates, proteins and fats.

》》It is important for skin .


☆ VITAMIN B3 :-

》》Niacin(vitamin B3 ) inhibits lipolysis in the adipose tissue and decreases the circulatory free fatty acids .

☆VITAMIN B6 :-

》》It is important for synthesis of proteins , hemoglobin , neurotransmitters and myelin sheath around the nerves .

Note :- structure of vitamins given in picture

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