Which of the following is a characteristic of thiamin nutrition?

a. It contains pyrosulfate.
b. It is required for regeneration of folate
c. It is required for regeneration of niacin
d. It is an integral part of the nerve cell membrane
e. It is integral in carrying activated carbon dioxide.


ANS: D

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