Which is true regarding niacin?

a. It can be synthesized in the body from the amino acid tryptophan.
b. Eggs are a good source of preformed niacin.
c. The niacin deficiency disease is beriberi.
d. Corn has a protective effect against niacin deficiencies.


a. It can be synthesized in the body from the amino acid tryptophan.

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