The Chemistry of Life (Grade 10 NSC Matric Life Sciences): Flashcards
📚Flashcards
Practise the cards
10 cards from this deck
ShowHide
Practise the cards
10 cards from this deck
Type of compound vitamins are
Type of compound vitamins are
Organic compounds needed in small amounts
Main function of Vitamin A
Main function of Vitamin A
Maintains healthy eyesight, especially in low light
Deficiency disease from lack of Vitamin A
Deficiency disease from lack of Vitamin A
Night blindness
Main functions of Vitamin B group
Main functions of Vitamin B group
Energy production and nervous system function
Disease caused by Vitamin B1 deficiency
Disease caused by Vitamin B1 deficiency
Beriberi
Deficiency disease from lack of Vitamin C
Deficiency disease from lack of Vitamin C
Scurvy
Main function of Vitamin D
Main function of Vitamin D
Helps absorb calcium and phosphate for strong bones
Unique way body obtains Vitamin D
Unique way body obtains Vitamin D
Body can make it from sunlight exposure
Disease caused by Vitamin D deficiency
Disease caused by Vitamin D deficiency
Rickets
Main function of Vitamin E
Main function of Vitamin E
Antioxidant that protects cells from damage