Respond to statements 130–134 with reference to the five
vitamins listed below.
a. Vitamin B1
b. Vitamin B2
c. Niacin
d. Vitamin B6
e. Vitamin B12
D 130. This vitamin is a coenzyme involved in amino acid
metabolism and is obtained from meats.
D 131. This vitamin functions in connective tissue
formation.
M 132. This vitamin functions in coenzyme action.
M 133. A deficiency of this vitamin causes pellagra.
D 134. A deficiency of this vitamin causes pernicious
anemia and neurological disorders.
Answers: 130. d, 131. a, 132. c, 133. c, 134. e
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