riboflavin
Yellow nutritional compound
Riboflavin is vitamin B2, a yellow compound essential for energy metabolism and cellular function.
It's found in dairy products, eggs, meat, and leafy greens.
Riboflavin deficiency causes cracked lips, sore throat, and skin problems.
The name reflects its chemical structure: a ribose sugar attached to flavin, from the Latin for yellow.
Enzyme's nonprotein helper molecule
- FADVitamin B2 derivative cofactor
- metabolismCellular nutrient conversion
- enzymesReaction-speeding proteins
- oxidationLosing electrons chemically
electron · transport · redox · cofactor · adenine · dehydrogenase · prosthetic · catalysis
Hue between green and orange
- fluorescentEmitting light when energized
- orangeCitrus with segments
- goldenBright yellow, or precious
- luminescentEmitting soft light
pigment · coloring · bright · photosensitive · UV · glow · urine · discoloration
Milk-based foods collectively
- milkMammalian nursing fluid
- eggsReproductive cells in shells
- liverAbdominal detoxifying organ
- almondsEdible tree drupes
spinach · mushrooms · yeast · cheese · yogurt · beef · salmon · fortified
Essential organic nutrient
- micronutrientEssential substance, small doses
- deficiencyLack of something needed
- fortificationStrengthening defenses or nutrients
- supplementSomething added to complete
dietary · absorption · RDA · enrichment · bioavailability · malnutrition · nourishment · recommended
coenzyme
Enzyme's nonprotein helper molecule
- FADVitamin B2 derivative cofactor
- metabolismCellular nutrient conversion
- enzymesReaction-speeding proteins
oxidation · electron · transport · redox · cofactor · adenine · dehydrogenase · prosthetic · catalysis · biosynthesis
yellow
Hue between green and orange
- fluorescentEmitting light when energized
- orangeCitrus with segments
- goldenBright yellow, or precious
luminescent · pigment · coloring · bright · photosensitive · UV · glow · urine · discoloration
dairy
Milk-based foods collectively
almonds · spinach · mushrooms · yeast · cheese · yogurt · beef · salmon · fortified · cereals
vitamin
Essential organic nutrient
- micronutrientEssential substance, small doses
- deficiencyLack of something needed
- fortificationStrengthening defenses or nutrients
supplement · dietary · absorption · RDA · enrichment · bioavailability · malnutrition · nourishment · recommended · intake
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