Target RRB JE CBT 1-Vitamins Scientific Name,Sources And Deficiency
In target RRB JE CBT 1 today we are providing Vitamins Scientific Name,Sources And Deficiency in general science ,Expected from these one question surely will come.
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Vitamins
Vitamins are organic compounds, found in natural foods which are required for normal growth and maintenance of the body. Both humans and animals require vitamins for their growth.
Types of Vitamins
Vitamins are of two types
- Fat-soluble – which are dissolved in fat-Fat Soluble Vitamins (A, D, E, K)
- Water-soluble – which are dissolved in water-Water Soluble Vitamins (B and C)
Generic Name-Vitamin A
Scientific Name-Retinol, Retinal
Deficiency Disease-Night blindness, hyperkeratosis, and keratomalacia
Food sources-Liver, orange, ripe yellow fruits, leafy vegetables, carrots, pumpkin, squash, spinach, fish, soy milk, milk
Generic Name-Vitamin B1
Scientific Name-Thiamine
Deficiency Disease-Beriberi, Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome
Food sources-Pork, oatmeal, brown rice, vegetables, potatoes,liver, eggs
Generic Name-Vitamin B2
Scientific Name- Riboflavin
Deficiency Disease-Ariboflavinosis, glossitis, angular stomatitis
Food sources-Dairy products, bananas, popcorn, green beans, asparagus
Generic Name-Vitamin B3
Scientific Name-Niacin, Niacinamide, Nicotinamide riboside
Deficiency Disease-Pellagra
Food sources-Meat, fish, eggs, many vegetables, mushrooms, tree nuts
Generic Name-Vitamin B5
Scientific Name-Pantothenic acid
Deficiency Disease-Paresthesia
Food sources-Meat, broccoli, avocados
Generic Name-Vitamin B6
Scientific Name-Pyridoxine, Pyridoxamine, Pyridoxal
Deficiency Disease-Anemia, Peripheral neuropathy
Food sources-Meat, vegetables, tree nuts, bananas
Generic Name-Vitamin B7
Scientific Name-Biotin
Deficiency Disease-Dermatitis, enteritis
Food sources-Raw egg yolk, liver, peanuts, leafy green vegetables
Generic Name-Vitamin B9
Scientific Name-Folates, Folic acid
Deficiency Disease-Megaloblastic anemia and deficiency during pregnancy is associated with birth defects, such as neural tube defects
Food sources-Leafy vegetables, pasta, bread, cereal, liver
Generic Name-Vitamin B12
Scientific Name-Cyanocobalamin, Hydroxocobalamin, Methylcobalamin, Adenosylcobalamin
Deficiency Disease-Pernicious anemia
Food sources-Meat, poultry, fish, eggs, milk
Generic Name-Vitamin C
Scientific Name-Ascorbic acid
Deficiency Disease-Scurvy
Food sources-Fruits and fruit juices (especially citrus), potatoes, broccoli, bell peppers, spinach, strawberries, tomatoes, Brussels sprouts, liver
Generic Name-Vitamin D
Scientific Name-Cholecalciferol (D3), Ergocalciferol (D2)
Deficiency Disease-Rickets(Weak, soft bones and skeletal deformities) and osteomalacia
Food sources-Lichen, eggs, liver, certain fish species such as sardines, certain mushroom species such as shiitake
Generic Name-Vitamin E
Scientific Name-Tocopherols, Tocotrienols
Deficiency Disease-Deficiency is very rare; mild hemolytic anemia in newborn infants
Food sources-Many fruits and vegetables, nuts and seeds, and seed oils,wheat germ, whole-grain and fortified cereals
Generic Name-Vitamin K
Scientific Name-Phylloquinone, Menaquinones
Deficiency Disease-Bleeding diathesis
Food sources-Leafy green vegetables such as spinach; egg yolks; liver