Chapter 21, Problem 21.103EP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The structural difference between the two forms of niacin has to be stated.

Concept introduction: Water soluble vitamin is called Vitamin-B.  There are eight vitamins classified as Vitamin B on the basis of their biochemical function to act as a precursor for the enzyme cofactors.  The eight vitamin B are: thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, vitamin ${\text{B}}_{\text{6}}$, biotin, folate, vitamin ${\text{B}}_{\text{12}}$.