How the Vitamins Got Their Names

In 1912, Casimir Funk discovered the first vitamin, leading to a complex history of naming and classification. Vitamins were initially named alphabetically, but errors and discoveries led to a confusing system. The video explains the historical context and challenges in vitamin naming, including unique cases like vitamin K.

Who was the biochemist responsible for the discovery that led to the naming of vitamins?

• Frederick Gowland Hopkins

• Casimir Funk

• Elmer McCollum

• Albert Szent-Györgyi

What is the main difference between fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins?

• Fat-soluble vitamins dissolve in water, while water-soluble vitamins dissolve in lipids.

• Fat-soluble vitamins are only found in animal products, while water-soluble vitamins are found in plants.

• Fat-soluble vitamins dissolve in lipids, while water-soluble vitamins dissolve in water.

• Fat-soluble vitamins are synthetic, while water-soluble vitamins are natural.

Which vitamin was discovered in milk and leafy greens and is known to prevent night blindness?

• Vitamin B

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin D

Why is there no vitamin B4 in the current classification?

• B4 was never discovered.

• B4 was found to be a combination of non-essential compounds.

• B4 is the same as vitamin C.

• B4 was renamed to vitamin E.

What was the reasoning behind naming vitamin K?

• It was named after the scientist who discovered it.

• It was the next available letter in the alphabet.

• It was named for its role in blood coagulation, using the German word 'Koagulation'.

• It was named after a Greek letter.