Pyridoxine is the chemical name of: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Pyridoxine is the chemical name of:
A. Vitamin B₁
B. Vitamin B₂
C. Vitamin B₃
D. Vitamin B₆
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Vitamin B₆ exists in three forms: pyridoxine, pyridoxal, and pyridoxamine. Its active form, pyridoxal phosphate (PLP), is a coenzyme in amino acid metabolism and neurotransmitter synthesis. Deficiency can cause peripheral neuropathy and anemia.

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