All of the following vitamins are involved in sulphur containing amino acid metabolism except?
Correct Answer: Vitamin B3
Description: Vitamin B6, B9 and B12 are involved in sulphur containing amino acid metabolism. Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) is the co-enzyme of cystathionine b synthase. Vitamin B9 (Folic acid) and B12 (Cobalamin) are involved in the conversion of homocysteine to methionine by methionine synthase. Clinical impoance: Reference: Harpers illustrated biochemistry 30th edition
Category:
Biochemistry
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now