Refer to Scenario 3

question 60

Multiple Choice

Refer to Scenario 3.1. How could niacin supplementation have helped Tony during the race?

• A)Niacin is an important protein found in muscle cells.
• B)High concentrations of niacin in the system can cause vomiting, which is good for you before a long race as it helps you lose weight.
• C)Niacin is an important coenzyme known as nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide or NAD, a derivative of vitamin B3, which is a necessary energy- storing molecule required to produce the maximum amount of ATP's possible from glucose metabolism.
• D)Niacin is a B vitamin, and B vitamins are cofactors which help give enzymes their shape, and therefore, allow reactions in the body to be carried out at a much faster rate.
• E)None of the answers is correct.

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