METABOLISM 8 ACTUAL EXAM PAPER 2026
QUESTIONS SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
◉ Thiamine deficiencies:
Answer: Wet Beriberi, Dry Beriberi and Wernicke's
Encephalopathy/Korsakoff Syndrome
◉ Thiamine Sources:
Answer: pork, fish, eggs, poultry, dried beans, whole grains
◉ Riboflavin (B2) Coenzymes:
Answer: FAD, FMN
◉ Riboflavin Deficiencies:
Answer: Ariboflavinosis
◉ Riboflavin Sources:
Answer: Meat, dairy, enriched grains
◉ Niacin (B3) Coenzymes:
,Answer: NAD and NADP
◉ Niacin Deficiencies:
Answer: Pellagra
◉ Niacin Sources:
Answer: Liver, meat, poultry
◉ Pantothenic Acid Coenzymes:
Answer: Coenzyme A
◉ Pantothenic Acid Deficiency:
Answer: Burning Foot Syndrome
◉ Pantothenic Acid Sources:
Answer: Widespread, in most foods
◉ Biotin Coenzyme:
Answer: carboxybiotin
◉ Biotin Deficiency:
, Answer: Relatively rare. Dermatitis, alopecia, enteritis. Caused by
ABX use or excessive ingestion of raw eggs.
◉ Biotin Sources:
Answer: Liver, egg yolk
◉ Pyridoxine (B6) Coenzyme:
Answer: Pyridoxal phosphate (PLP)
◉ Pyridoxine Deficiency:
Answer: Anemia, impaired immune function, weakness, dermatitis,
and neurological disorders
◉ Pyridoxine Sources:
Answer: Steak and potato
◉ Cobalamin (B12) Coenzymes:
Answer: Methylcobalamin, adenosylcobalamin
◉ Cobalamin Deficiency:
Answer: Pernicious anemia (megaloblastic), neurological symptoms