Which of the Following Explains Why B Vitamin Deficiencies Lead

question 178

Multiple Choice

Which of the following explains why B vitamin deficiencies lead to lack of energy?

• A)B vitamins are a source of kilocalories
• B)Absorption of carbohydrates and fats is decreased
• C)Oxygen for energy metabolism cannot be transported to the cells
• D)Coenzymes needed for energy metabolism are produced in insufficient amounts

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Definitions:

Li

The elemental symbol for Lithium, a soft, silver-white metal belonging to the alkali metal group.

Grams

A unit of mass in the metric system, equal to one thousandth of a kilogram.

HI

The chemical formula for hydrogen iodide, a diatomic molecule.