Which of the following is a water-soluble vitamin that acts as a coenzyme in carboxylation reactions? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following is a water-soluble vitamin that acts as a coenzyme in carboxylation reactions?
A. Vitamin B₁
B. Vitamin K
C. Vitamin B₇ (Biotin)
D. Vitamin A
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Biotin (vitamin B₇) is a water-soluble B vitamin that functions as a coenzyme for carboxylase enzymes, important in fatty acid synthesis and gluconeogenesis. Vitamin B₁ acts in decarboxylation, A and K are fat-soluble. Biotin is widely distributed in foods and also synthesized by gut bacteria.

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