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Riboflavin is...

Riboflavin is

A

Vitamin `B_(12)`

B

Vitamin `B_(6)`

C

Vitamin `B_(2)`

D

Vitamin `B_(9)`

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Riboflavin**: - Riboflavin is a type of vitamin. It is essential for human health and is known for its role in various bodily functions. 2. **Identifying the Correct Vitamin**: - Riboflavin is also known as Vitamin B2. This is a key point to remember as it helps in identifying the correct answer from the options provided. 3. **Reviewing the Options**: - The options given are: - Vitamin B12 - Vitamin B6 - Vitamin B2 - Vitamin B9 - We need to determine which of these corresponds to riboflavin. 4. **Analyzing Each Option**: - **Vitamin B12**: Known as cobalamin, this is not riboflavin. - **Vitamin B6**: Known as pyridoxine, this is also not riboflavin. - **Vitamin B2**: This is riboflavin, making this option correct. - **Vitamin B9**: Known as folate or folic acid, this is not riboflavin. 5. **Conclusion**: - The correct answer is Vitamin B2, which is riboflavin. ### Final Answer: Riboflavin is Vitamin B2. ---
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