Question

What is the chemical name of Vitamin-B7
1. Thiamine
2. Riboflavin
3. Pyridoxine
4. Biotin

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Biotin

Concept:

• Vitamins are nutrients our body needs to develop and function properly.
• There are 13 essential vitamins.
• A, D, E, and K  are fat-soluble, and vitamins C and the B-complex group are water-soluble.
• Each vitamin has a distinct role in keeping you healthy.

Explanation:

• Vitamin B is complex comprising of different vitamins: B1 (Thiamine), B2 (Riboflavin), B3 (Niacin), B5 (Pantothenic acid), B6 (Pyridoxin), B7(Biotin), B9 (Folate) and B12 (Cobalamin).
• Vitamin B7 is known by the chemical name ''Biotin''
• Biotin 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.

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Chemical name	Common name	Deficiency Disease
Vitamin B1	Thiamine	Beriberi
Vitamin B2	Riboflavin	Cheilosis
Vitamin B6	Pyridoxine	microcytic anemia