Question

The vitamin responsible for biosynthesis of co-enzyme Q is:

• A. A
• B. D
• C. E
• D. V

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

E

The vitamin $E$ is responsible for biosynthesis of co-enzyme $Q$. NADP reacts with co-enzyme $Q$, only in presence of vitamin $E$. NADPH combines $CoQ{H}_2$, leading to recycling of vitamin $C$ in the plasma membrane.