Nutrition

at a Glance

Sangita Sharma

Multiple Choice: Chapter 26 Micronutrients: Structural role in bone II

Question 1. Which one of the following statements is incorrect?

A The role of vitamin C in bone formation is in the formation of hydroxyproline and hydroxylysine needed for collagen cross-linking
B The role of vitamin K in bone formation is via carboxylation of glutamates on certain bone proteins, increasing calcium binding
C Alcohol has a negative effect on bone density via a toxic effect on osteoblasts
D Phyto-oestrogens from soya have a negative effect on bone density by increasing the activity of osteoclasts