Correct option is C
The correct answer is (c) Vitamin B.
Explanation:
- Nutritional yeast is a particularly rich source of B vitamins, and it can be fortified with vitamin B12. One tablespoon of some nutritional yeasts can contain more than six times the daily value of B12.
- Vitamin B12 is important for the production of red blood cells, maintaining a healthy nervous system, and DNA formation. It's often found in animal products like eggs, fish, and dairy, so vegans and vegetarians may not get enough.
- Yeast is also a natural source of vitamin D2, which is produced through UVB irradiation of ergosterol.
Information Booster:
- The chemical name for vitamin A is retinol.
- The chemical names for the eight types of vitamin B are:
- Thiamine: Also known as vitamin B1 or aneurine
- Riboflavin: Also known as vitamin B2
- Niacin: Also known as vitamin B3 or nicotinic acid
- Pantothenic acid: Also known as vitamin B5
- Pyridoxine: Also known as vitamin B6
- Biotin: Also known as vitamin B7
- Folate: Also known as vitamin B9 or folic acid when included in supplements
- Cyanocobalamin: Also known as vitamin B12.
- The chemical name for vitamin K is phytonadione
The chemical name for vitamin C is L-ascorbic acid