Riboflavin is also known as: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Riboflavin is also known as:
A. Vitamin B₂
B. Vitamin B₁₂
C. Vitamin B₆
D. Vitamin B₁
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Vitamin B₂ is riboflavin, a component of coenzymes FAD and FMN involved in redox reactions. Deficiency causes angular stomatitis, cheilosis, and glossitis. It is water-soluble.

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In the human body, the 'Cerebrospinal Fluid' (CSF) is a clear, colorless body fluid found in the brain and spinal cord. It is primarily produced by the:
A. Choroid plexus in the ventricles
B. Pia mater
C. Dura mater
D. Arachnoid mater

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) is a clear, watery fluid that circulates through the ventricles of the brain, the central canal of the spinal cord, and the subarachnoid space. It provides mechanical protection (cushioning), chemical stability, and waste removal for the central nervous system. CSF is primarily produced by the choroid plexus, which is a network of highly vascularized, specialized ependymal cells located within the ventricles of the brain (lateral, third, and fourth ventricles).

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Question #2
Consider the following statements regarding photosynthesis:
1. Light reactions occur in the thylakoid membranes.
2. Oxygen is released from carbon dioxide.
3. ATP and NADPH are produced in the light reactions.
Which of the above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2 only
B. 1 and 3 only
C. 1, 2, and 3
D. 2 and 3 only

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
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Question #3
Which part of the human digestive system produces hydrochloric acid?
A. Liver
B. Parietal cells of stomach
C. Goblet cells of intestine
D. Pancreas

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
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