Riboflavin

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  • The coenzyme forms of riboflavin participate in many energy-yielding metabolic pathways

  • When cells form cellular energy using oxygen-requiring pathways, such as when fatty acids are broken down and burned for energy, the coenzymes of riboflavin are used

  • Major sources are milk, milk products, enriched grains, ready-to-eat breakfast cereals, meat, eggs

Category: Biochemistry Notes

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