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Biochemistry Vitamins 4568ce20

Vitamin synthesized from tryptophan -

A
Thiamine (Vitamin B1)
B
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
C
Niacin (Vitamin B3)
D
Pyridoxin (Vitamin B6)
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Niacin (Vitamin B3) o Tryptophan is oxidized to kynurenine, which is then converted to either niacin (nicotinic acid) or acetyl-CoA. In the reaction alanine is also produced.o Deficiency of tryptophan can cause deficiency of niacin (if also deficient in diet). This can leads to Pallegra: dermatitis, diarrhea and dementia.o For every 60 mg of tryptophan, 1 mg. equivalent of niacin can be generated.

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