AMU Medical AMU Solved Paper-1996

  • question_answer
    Nicotinic acid occurs in

    A)  fresh tobacco leaves

    B)  fresh meat and eggs

    C)  fresh carrot and peaches

    D)  cereals and citrus fruits.

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

    : Nicotinic acid or niacin is the water soluble vitamin of B group. It occurs naturally in liver, egg, yeast, milk, cheese and cereals. It functions as a constituent of two coenzymes-NAD and NADP which operate as hydrogen and electron transfer agents and play a vital role in metabolism. Its deficiency in man causes pellagra.


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