Question

Which of the following is not a member of the vitamin B complex?


A. Thiamine

B. Riboflavin

C. Folic acid

D. Ascorbic acid

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Answer 1

Ans. D) Ascorbic Acid.

Explanation: Vitamin B complex consists of 8 vitamins namely B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9 and B12. Vitamin B1 is Thiamine, Vit B2 is Riboflavin, Vit B3 is Niacin, Vit B5 is pantothenic acid, Vit B6 is pyridoxine, biotin, folic acid and Vit B12 is cyanocobalamin.

Answer 2

Option D) Ascorbic acid is not a member of the vitamin B complex.

• Thiamine is also known as Vitamin B1 and is obtained from whole grains, fish, meat, etc.
• Riboflavin B2 is the 2nd vitamin in the vitamin B complex and is obtained from milk and green leafy vegetables.
• Folic acid B9 is the 9th vitamin in the vitamin B complex and is obtained from green leafy vegetables.
• Ascorbic acid is also known as Vitamin C. It can be taken in the form of supplements to treat Vitamin C deficiency.