Simple but Important GK questions: Vitamins

Vitamins and Chemical Names


Vitamin A =>> Retinol

Vitamin B1 =>> Thiamine

Vitamin B3 =>> Niacin

Vitamin B5 =>> Pantothenic acid

Vitamin C =>> Ascorbic acid

Vitamin D =>> Calciferol

Vitamin E =>> Tocoferol

Vitamin K  =>>  Phylloquinone

Vitamin B2 =>> Riboflavin

Vitamin B7 =>> Biotin

* Vitamin B9  =>>  Folic acid 

* Vitamin B12  =>>  Cyanocobalamin




Frequently asked questions about Vitamins


* 1. The study of Vitamin is known as ?
Answer: Vitaminology


* 2. Which Vitamin is known as the anti-infective vitamin ?
Answer: Vitamin A


* 3. What is the source of Vitamin A in Leafy vegetables ?
Answer: Carotene


* 4. Which is the pigment giving yellow colour to Milk ?
Answer: Carotene


* 5. Which is the Vitamin giving yellow colour to Milk ?
Answer: Vitamin B2 


* 6. Unpolished rice is a rich source of which vitamin ?
Answer: Thiamine (Vitamin B1)


* 7. Which Vitamin is used for ELISA test (AIDS) ?
 Answer: Vitamin B7 (Biotin)


 * 8. Which Vitamin contains Cobalt ?
Answer: Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin)


* 9. Which Vitamin helps to heal wound ?
Answer: Vitamin C


* 10. Which Vitamin helps in blood clotting ?
Answer: Vitamin K


* 11. Which Vitamin helps immunity of body ?
Answer: Vitamin C


* 12. Which is the first artificially synthesized Vitamin ?
Answer: Vitamin C

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