functions of some common vitamins in microorganisms

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BIOL 351, exam 1

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biotin

  • carboxylation (CO2 fixation)

  • one carbon metabolism


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cyanocobalamin (B12)

  • molecular rearrangements

  • one-carbon metabolism → carries methyl groups


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folic acid

one carbon metabolism

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lipoic acid

transfer of acyl groups

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pantothenic acid

  • precursor of coenzyme A

  • carry acyl groups

    • pyruvate oxidation, fatty acid metabolism


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pyridoxine (B6)

  • amino acid metabolism

    • transamination


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niacin (nicotinic acid)

  • precursor of NAD+ and NADP+

    • carry electrons and hydrogen atoms


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riboflavin (B2)

  • precursor of FAD and FMN

    • carry electrons or hydrogen atoms


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thiamine (B1)

  • aldehyde group transfer

    • pyruvate decarboxylation, α-keto acid oxidations