Niacin can be obtained from foods as the vitamin itself (preformed niacin) or be synthesized in small amounts

A. from the B vitamin riboflavin.
B. by bacteria in the large intestine.
C. from the essential amino acid tryptophan.
D. All of the choices are correct.


Answer: C

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