Question

Vitamin B₁ is called –

• A. Thiamine
• B. Riboflavin
• C. Cobalamine
• D. Niacin

Hint:

Remember B-vitamin names with mnemonics: B₁ - Thiamine (T for "Thiamine" - first B vitamin) B₂ - Riboflavin (R for Riboflavin) B₃ - Niacin (N for Niacin) B₁₂ - Cobalamine (contains Cobalt)

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The B-complex vitamins are a group of water-soluble vitamins with different chemical names and functions. Vitamin B₁ is specifically known as Thiamine. B-Complex Vitamins and Their Names:

Vitamin B₁: Thiamine

Functions: Helps convert carbohydrates into energy; essential for nerve function
Deficiency: Causes Beriberi (weakness, nerve damage) and Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome
Sources: Whole grains, pork, legumes, nuts, yeast

Vitamin B₂: Riboflavin

Functions: Energy production, skin and eye health
Deficiency: Causes cracks at mouth corners, skin disorders

Vitamin B₃: Niacin (Nicotinic Acid)

Functions: Energy metabolism, DNA repair
Deficiency: Causes Pellagra (diarrhea, dermatitis, dementia)

Vitamin B₅: Pantothenic Acid
Vitamin B₆: Pyridoxine
Vitamin B₇: Biotin
Vitamin B₉: Folic Acid (Folate)
Vitamin B₁₂: Cobalamine

Essential for nerve tissue and red blood cell formation
Deficiency causes pernicious anemia

Why Other Options are Incorrect:

(B) Riboflavin: This is Vitamin B₂, not B₁
(C) Cobalamine: This is Vitamin B₁₂, not B₁
(D) Niacin: This is Vitamin B₃, not B₁
Final Answer: Thiamine