________ is a water-soluble vitamin that is especially important in amino acid metabolism, neurotransmitter synthesis, and the synthesis of the heme portion of hemoglobin.

A. Vitamin B-6
B. Riboflavin
C. Thiamin
D. Vitamin C


Answer: A

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