Select all that applyWhich of the following are characteristics of pantothenic acid?Multiple select question.Storage is minimalTransported bound to red blood cellsAbsorbed in the stomachPart of coenzyme A
Question
Select all that applyWhich of the following are characteristics of pantothenic acid?Multiple select question.Storage is minimalTransported bound to red blood cellsAbsorbed in the stomachPart of coenzyme A
Solution
The characteristics of pantothenic acid are:
- Storage is minimal
- Part of coenzyme A
Pantothenic acid is not transported bound to red blood cells, and it is not absorbed in the stomach. It is primarily absorbed in the small intestine.
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