Question

What is the chemical name for Vitamin B7?
1. Panotothenic Acid
2. Cobalamin
3. Biotin
4. Folic Acid

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Biotin

The correct answer is Biotin.

• Biotin, also called vitamin B7, is one of the B vitamins.
• It is involved in a wide range of metabolic processes, both in humans and in other organisms, primarily related to the utilization of fats, carbohydrates, and amino acids.
• The name biotin derives from the Greek word “bios” (to live) and the suffix “-in” (a general chemical suffix used in organic chemistry).
• Biotin deficiency can be caused by inadequate dietary intake (rare) or inheritance of one or more inborn genetic disorders that affect biotin metabolism. 
• The most common among these is biotinidase deficiency.
• The low activity of this enzyme causes a failure to recycle biotin from biocytin.

• Chemical names of vitamins:

Vitamin	Chemical Name
Vitamin A	Retinol
Vitamin B1	Thiamine
Vitamin B2	Riboflavin
Vitamin B9	Folic Acid
Vitamin C	Ascorbic Acid
Vitamin D	Cholecalciferol
Vitamin K	Phylloquinone