The vitamin that is a coenzyme in the transfer of one-carbon units is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The vitamin that is a coenzyme in the transfer of one-carbon units is:
A. Folic acid
B. Thiamine
C. Biotin
D. Riboflavin
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Folic acid (vitamin B₉) is reduced to tetrahydrofolate (THF), which carries one-carbon groups in amino acid and nucleotide metabolism. Biotin is for carboxylation, riboflavin for redox, thiamine for decarboxylation.

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Question #1
The vitamin that functions as a coenzyme in transamination and decarboxylation of amino acids is:
A. Vitamin B₆
B. Vitamin B₂
C. Vitamin B₁
D. Vitamin B₁₂

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Vitamin B₆ (pyridoxine, pyridoxal, pyridoxamine) is a coenzyme (pyridoxal phosphate, PLP) for many enzymes involved in amino acid metabolism, including transaminases and decarboxylases. B₁ acts in carbohydrate metabolism, B₂ in redox reactions, B₁₂ in methylation and DNA synthesis.

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Question #2
The hormone that stimulates the kidney to reabsorb sodium and water, increasing blood pressure, is:
A. ANP
B. Renin
C. ADH
D. Aldosterone

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Aldosterone, from the adrenal cortex, acts on the distal tubule and collecting duct to increase sodium reabsorption (and water follows) and potassium secretion, raising blood volume and pressure. ADH increases water reabsorption, ANP reduces sodium reabsorption, renin is an enzyme initiating the RAAS.

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Question #3
Identify the INCORRECT statement about bacteria:
A. They reproduce by binary fission.
B. They are prokaryotic.
C. All bacteria are pathogenic.
D. They have a cell wall made of peptidoglycan.

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Not all bacteria cause disease; many are beneficial (e.g., nitrogen fixers, gut flora). The other statements are true.

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