Which vitamin actions include the metabolism of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates and is active in the tissue respiration system?
a. Thiamine
b. Ascorbic acid
c. Riboflavin
d. Folic acid
ANS: C
Vitamin B2, or riboflavin, is water soluble, acts as a precursor to two essential enzymes that deal with metabolism of protein, fats, and carbohydrates, and is active in the tissue respiration system.
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