Asked by Akilah Walcott on Jun 29, 2024
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Which of the following vitamins is mismatched with its function?
A) Vitamin D - bone growth
B) Vitamin A - rhodopsin synthesis
C) Folate - synthesis of clotting factors
D) Vitamin C - collagen synthesis
E) Vitamin B12 - red blood cell production
Vitamin Mismatch
Vitamin mismatch is not a recognized term in medical or nutritional science, hence it's considered as NO.
Rhodopsin Synthesis
The biochemical process by which rhodopsin, a light-sensitive pigment found in the photoreceptor cells of the retina, is produced.
Clotting Factors
Proteins in the blood that work together to form a blood clot, preventing excessive bleeding.
- Comprehend the functions and signs of deficiency related to different vitamins.
Verified Answer
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Gretel HernandezJul 01, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
EVitamin C is correctly matched with collagen synthesis, and Vitamin D with bone growth. Vitamin A is indeed involved in rhodopsin synthesis, which is crucial for vision. Vitamin B12 (which seems to be what "Vitamin B12" is attempting to represent) is essential for red blood cell production. However, Folate (Vitamin B9) is not involved in the synthesis of clotting factors; instead, it is crucial for DNA synthesis and repair, and red and white blood cell production in the bone marrow. Vitamin K is the vitamin associated with the synthesis of clotting factors.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the functions and signs of deficiency related to different vitamins.