A deficiency of that compound was observed in chickens fed a diet of polished rice.
One member of this group of compounds, which regulates the reaction of 5-hydroxytrytophan to serotonin, is pyridoxine. Another member of this group is present alongside pyruvate dehydrogenase in the reaction of pyruvate to acetyl-CoA in the buildup to the Krebs cycle. A deficiency of that compound was observed in chickens fed a diet of polished rice. Deficiencies of different members of this group can cause diseases like(*) pellagra and beriberi. For 10 points, name this group of compounds that includes riboflavin and thiamin, which were discovered after vitamin A.
One member of this group of compounds, which regulates the reaction of 5-hydroxytrytophan to serotonin, is pyridoxine.
{B vitamins} or {B complex} (prompt on “{vitamins}” before mentioned)