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Riboflavin is...

Riboflavin is

A

Vitamin A

B

Vitamin `B_(2)`

C

Vitamin C

D

Vitamin D

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Question:** The question asks to identify what riboflavin is among the given options: Vitamin A, Vitamin 2, Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, and Vitamin D. 2. **Analyze Each Option:** - **Vitamin A:** Known as retinol, it is not riboflavin. Therefore, this option is incorrect. - **Vitamin 2:** This is not a recognized vitamin designation. Therefore, this option is incorrect. - **Vitamin B2:** Riboflavin is scientifically recognized as Vitamin B2. Therefore, this option is correct. - **Vitamin C:** Known as ascorbic acid, it is not riboflavin. Therefore, this option is incorrect. - **Vitamin D:** Known as calciferol, it is also not riboflavin. Therefore, this option is incorrect. 3. **Conclusion:** The correct identification of riboflavin is Vitamin B2. 4. **Additional Information:** Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) is important for cellular respiration and can be found in dietary supplements, eggs, milk, dairy products, and green vegetables. **Final Answer:** Riboflavin is Vitamin B2. ---
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