Carbohydrates — Structure, Types, Reactions, and Biological Roles Why study carbohydrates? Carbohydrates power our cells, build plant cell walls, and make up parts of DNA/RNA. For NEET, you must confidently classify them, read Fischer/Haworth projections, explain mutarotation, and predict common reactions/tests. Think of them as Lego units (monosaccharides) that click to form disaccharides and long polymers (polysaccharides). Definition and broad classification Definition: Carbohydrates are polyhydroxy aldehydes or ketones, or substances that yield these on hydrolysis. In simpler words, they are molecules with many –OH groups and either an aldehyde (–CHO) or a ketone (C=O) group, or they can break down to give such molecules. Classification by units released on hydrolysis: - Monosaccharides: single unit; cannot be hydrolysed further (e.g., glucose, fructose). - Oligosaccharides: 2–10 monosaccharide units (e.g., disaccharides like sucrose, maltose, lactose). - Polysaccharides: more than 10 units; often hundreds to thousands (e.g., starch, glycogen, cellulose, chitin). This pattern fits many carbohydrates but not all; use the structural definition, not only the formula. General empirical formula (often—but not always—seen) Big picture: Carbohydrates grouped as monosaccharides (glucose, fructose), disaccharides (sucrose, lactose), and polysaccharides (starch, cellulose) with daily food sources. Monosaccharides Single polyhydroxy aldehyde/ketone unit Glucose (aldohexose), Fructose (ketohexose) Usually yes (open-chain carbonyl present in equilibrium) Oligosaccharides (Disaccharides) 2 linked monosaccharides via glycosidic bond Maltose, Lactose (reducing); Sucrose (non-reducing) Depends on whether a free anomeric carbon is available Polysaccharides Long chains of monosaccharides Starch, Glycogen, Cellulose, Chitin Generally non-reducing (few free anomeric ends) Carbohydrate classification overview Class Definition Common examples Reducing? Category All compounds fitting the formula Cx(H2O)y are carbohydrates, and all carbohydrates must fit this formula. Wrong. The structural definition rules. Formaldehyde (CH2O) fits Cx(H2O)y but is not a carbohydrate; rhamnose (C6H12O5) is a carbohydrate but does not fit Cx(H2O)y exactly. All carbohydrates are ‘sugars’ and taste sweet. No. Polysaccharides like starch and cellulose are carbohydrates but are not sweet and do not behave like table sugar. Monosaccharides: aldoses vs ketoses; D/L convention Aldoses have an aldehyde group (–CHO) in the open chain (e.g., D-glucose, D-mannose, D-galactose). Ketoses have a ketone group (C=O) (e.g., D-fructose). D/L convention is a relative configuration with reference to D- and L-glyceraldehyde. In a Fischer projection, if the –OH on the penultimate (highest-numbered chiral) carbon points right, it is D; left is L. D does not always mean dextrorotatory; rotation must be measured. Fischer projection of D-glucose: –OH on penultimate carbon to the right (D-series); show all stereocenters and –CHO on top. gpt-image-2 2026-05-26T17:05:45.902Z Subject: Fischer projection of D-glucose. Detail: vertical carbon chain with CHO at top, CH2OH at bottom; penultimate C-5 OH to the right; label chiral centers and D designation. Labels: C1–C6, D-glucose (aldohexose). Style: clean 2D vector, textbook diagram, arrows in red for key points. Constraints: no extra text inside. Single polyhydroxy aldehyde or ketone unit. Monosaccharide Oligosaccharide 2–10 monosaccharide units linked by glycosidic bonds. Polysaccharide Polymer of many monosaccharide units. Monosaccharide with an aldehyde group in open chain. Aldose Ketose Monosaccharide with a ketone group in open chain. Six-carbon monosaccharide (e.g., glucose, fructose). Hexose Five-carbon monosaccharide (e.g., ribose, deoxyribose). Pentose New stereocenter formed on ring closure at the carbonyl carbon (C-1 in aldoses; C-2 in ketoses). Anomeric carbon Mutarotation Change in specific rotation due to interconversion of anomers via the open-chain form. Glycosidic bond C–O–C linkage formed when the anomeric –OH of one sugar reacts with an –OH of another. Key terms Glucose (D-glucose): open-chain and cyclic forms Glucose (D-glucose; dextrose) is an aldohexose with formula C6H12O6. Open chain has 6 carbons: one –CHO (C-1) and five –OH groups. In water, it predominantly exists as a 6-membered ring (pyranose) formed by intramolecular hemiacetal formation between C-1 (aldehyde) and C-5 –OH. Two anomers result at C-1 (anomeric carbon): - α-D-glucopyranose: anomeric –OH trans to CH2OH (axial/down in standard D-glucose Haworth). - β-D-glucopyranose: anomeric –OH cis to CH2OH (equatorial/up in standard D-glucose Haworth). Subject: Side-by-side Haworth projections of α- and β-D-glucopyranose. Detail: 6-membered rings with substituents; highlight C1 as anomeric carbon; α has OH down, β has OH up; label ring oxygen and CH2OH at C5. Style: vector, neutral palette, arrows in red. Constraints: no long text inside. 2026-05-26T17:05:46.277Z gpt-image-2 Haworth projections: α-D-glucopyranose vs β-D-glucopyranose; mark anomeric carbon (C-1) and orientation of anomeric –OH. Glucose commonly exists as a cyclic hemiacetal (glucopyranose). The highlighted carbon is the anomeric carbon (C-1), crucial for glycosidic bond formation and reducing behavior. In aqueous solution, α and β interconvert via the open-chain aldehyde, leading to a time-dependent change in optical rotation. Mutarotation concept neet-alert Mutarotation values to remember (D-glucose at 25° C): [α] of α-form ≈ +112°; β-form ≈ +18.7°; equilibrium mixture ≈ +52.7°. Mutarotation pathway: α and β rings open to the aldehyde and reclose; show drift of specific rotation toward +52.7°. gpt-image-2 Subject: 3-panel diagram of mutarotation of D-glucose. Detail: Panel 1 α-ring; arrow to open-chain; arrow to β-ring. Labels: +112°, open chain, +18.7°, equilibrium +52.7°. Style: clean vector mechanism arrows in red. Constraints: no dense text inside. 2026-05-26T17:05:46.866Z Chair conformations of α- vs β-D-glucopyranose, highlighting axial/equatorial position of anomeric –OH and overall stability (β often more stable due to all-equatorial). 2026-05-26T17:05:46.935Z Subject: Two chair conformations for α- and β-D-glucopyranose. Detail: show ring in chair form; indicate axial vs equatorial OH at C1; label relative stability. Style: 2D vector, black atoms, red arrows for axial/equatorial. Constraints: no caption text inside. gpt-image-2 In D-sugars Haworth, α is “Away (down) at anomeric C”, β is “Beside (up) the CH2OH.” Characteristic reactions of glucose (reducing sugar) Know these named transformations Acetylation: Treat glucose with acetic anhydride (IUPAC: ethanoic anhydride; SMILES: CC(=O)OC(=O)C) to convert all 5 –OH groups to acetate esters (pentaacetate). Excess HI/heat → n-hexane (SMILES: CCCCCC): proves a straight, unbranched six-carbon chain in the open form. HCN addition (SMILES: C N) to the carbonyl gives a cyanohydrin, which on hydrolysis yields an α-hydroxy acid (chain-lengthening). NaBH4 reduction (SMILES: [BH4-].[Na+]) converts the aldehyde to the sugar alcohol D-sorbitol (D-glucitol). Tollens’ reagent [Ag(NH3)2]+: silver mirror forms (glucose oxidized to gluconate). Fehling’s solution: brick-red Cu2O precipitate indicates reducing sugar. Mild oxidation with bromine water: only –CHO → –COOH (gluconic acid). Strong oxidation with HNO3: –CHO and terminal –CH2OH → –COOH (glucaric/saccharic acid). Phenylhydrazine (SMILES: NNc1ccccc1) forms an osazone: only C-1 and C-2 carbons are involved; glucose and mannose (C-2 epimers) give the same osazone; fructose also gives the same osazone pattern. Aldehyde of reducing sugars reduces [Ag(NH3)2]+ to metallic silver. Reducing sugars reduce Cu2+ in alkaline tartrate to Cu2O (brick-red). NaBH4 reduces the carbonyl of glucose to the corresponding sugar alcohol (sorbitol). Glucose substrate D-glucose Phenylhydrazine Phenylhydrazine reagent (excess) Aniline by-product Aniline (by-product) Osazone formation from glucose C=O attacked by –NH–NHPh ethanol, reflux Nucleophilic addition of phenylhydrazine to the aldehyde (C-1) followed by dehydration gives the phenylhydrazone. excess reagent, heat C-2 oxidation Excess phenylhydrazine oxidizes the adjacent C-2 –OH to C=O, itself becoming aniline and ammonia. Second phenylhydrazine adds to the new C=O at C-2; dehydration yields the osazone with two –C=N–NHPh groups at C-1 and C-2. reflux Formation of osazone Excess phenylhydrazine converts the carbonyl at C-1 into a phenylhydrazone and then, after oxidation at C-2, into an osazone; thus C-1 and C-2 determine the product. Subject: Osazone crystals from glucose/mannose/fructose. Detail: stylized needle-like crystal clusters; inset shows C1–C2 osazone motif. Labels: ‘same osazone for glucose & mannose; fructose matches too’. Style: vector with simple micrograph feel. Constraints: minimal text. 2026-05-26T17:05:47.548Z gpt-image-2 Osazone crystals (needle-shaped for glucose/mannose/fructose): microscopy-style schematic linking the identical C1–C2 pattern. Fructose: a ketohexose that can act reducing Fructose (ketohexose) has its carbonyl at C-2 in open chain. In basic solution, fructose isomerizes via an enediol to glucose and mannose; hence it gives positive Tollens’ and Fehling’s tests. Cyclic forms are mainly 5-membered rings (furanoses): α-D-fructofuranose and β-D-fructofuranose (anomeric carbon is C-2). Fructose: α/β-D-fructofuranose rings and enediol isomerization to glucose/mannose explaining its reducing behavior in alkali. Subject: Fructose enediol isomerization. Detail: fructofuranose ⇄ open ketose ⇄ enediol ⇄ glucose/mannose; label C-2 anomeric carbon. Style: 4-panel pathway, red curved arrows. Constraints: no long captions inside. 2026-05-26T17:05:47.641Z gpt-image-2 Disaccharides: sucrose, maltose, lactose (and reducing nature) A disaccharide forms when the anomeric –OH of one monosaccharide reacts with an –OH of another, creating a glycosidic bond. - Sucrose: α-D-glucopyranosyl-(1→2)-β-D-fructofuranoside. Both anomeric carbons are involved; no free anomeric –OH, so it is non-reducing. Hydrolysis (acid or enzyme invertase) gives an equimolar mixture of D-glucose and D-fructose called invert sugar. Due to the large negative rotation of fructose, the optical rotation changes from about +66° (sucrose) to about −39° after hydrolysis. - Maltose: glucose-α(1→4)-glucose. Free anomeric carbon on one glucose unit → reducing sugar. - Lactose: galactose-β(1→4)-glucose. Free anomeric carbon on the glucose unit → reducing sugar. - Cellobiose: glucose-β(1→4)-glucose (reducing; building block of cellulose). Hydrolysis of sucrose (acid-catalysed) Enzymatic hydrolysis uses invertase; the product mixture is called invert sugar. Structure of sucrose: α(1→2) link between glucose (pyranose) and fructose (furanose); both anomeric carbons tied → non-reducing. gpt-image-2 Subject: Sucrose linkage diagram. Detail: α-D-glucopyranose linked via O to β-D-fructofuranose at C1→C2; label anomeric carbons and α(1→2). Style: clear 2D vector, colored rings, arrows in red. Constraints: no dense text inside. 2026-05-26T17:05:48.003Z From food to polymers: showing common foods and a simple glycosidic bond formation to connect two monosaccharides. Sucrose is a reducing sugar. False. In sucrose, both anomeric carbons (glucose C-1 and fructose C-2) are locked in the glycosidic bond. No free anomeric –OH → non-reducing. Polysaccharides: starch, glycogen, cellulose, chitin Starch (plants): mixture of - Amylose (~20%): mostly linear chains of α-D-glucose via α(1→4) bonds; forms helices; gives blue color with iodine. - Amylopectin (~80%): branched polymer; α(1→4) in chains and α(1→6) at branch points (about every 24–30 residues). Glycogen (animals): “animal starch,” even more highly branched than amylopectin (branches roughly every 8–12 residues). Cellulose (plants): linear chains of β-D-glucose linked by β(1→4); extensive H-bonding between chains builds strong fibers; indigestible to humans (lack cellulase) but digestible to some microbes/termites. Chitin (arthropods, fungi): polymer of N-acetyl-D-glucosamine linked β(1→4); structural component of exoskeleton and fungal cell walls. Amylose vs amylopectin: linear α(1→4) helix vs branched α(1→4) with α(1→6) branches; iodine test noted for starch (blue). gpt-image-2 2026-05-26T17:05:48.530Z Subject: Comparison of amylose and amylopectin. Detail: left—helical linear chain α(1→4); right—branched with α(1→6) points labeled; include iodine→blue for starch. Style: vector schematic. Constraints: clean labels only. Cellulose: extended β(1→4) glucose chains with interchain hydrogen bonds forming microfibrils; highlight why humans can’t digest. 2026-05-26T17:05:48.728Z Subject: Cellulose structure. Detail: parallel β(1→4) chains; dashed H-bonds; label β-linkages; note 'no human cellulase'. Style: crisp 2D vector. Constraints: no dense text. gpt-image-2 Starch (amylose + amylopectin) α-D-glucose; α(1→4); branches via α(1→6) Amylose: none; Amylopectin: branched Plant energy storage Iodine: blue Glycogen α-D-glucose; α(1→4); α(1→6) branches Highly branched (more than amylopectin) Animal energy storage (liver, muscle) Similar iodine test: reddish-brown Cellulose β-D-glucose; β(1→4) Unbranched linear chains Plant structural fibers No blue color with iodine Chitin N-acetyl-D-glucosamine; β(1→4) Unbranched Exoskeletons, fungal walls Polymer Monomer/linkage Branching Biological role Special test Type Polysaccharide comparison Starch and cellulose are the same since both are glucose polymers. Different linkages give different properties. Starch has α(1→4) (digestible), while cellulose has β(1→4) (indigestible to humans). Reducing vs non-reducing sugars and common tests A reducing sugar has a free anomeric carbon capable of opening to a carbonyl (aldehyde or α-hydroxy ketone that can tautomerize). Such sugars reduce Tollens’ reagent (Ag+) and Fehling’s solution (Cu2+). Non-reducing sugars lack a free anomeric carbon (e.g., sucrose). Feature Property Glucose Fructose Sucrose Glucose vs Fructose vs Sucrose (spot-the-differences) Formula C6H12O6 C6H12O6 C12H22O11 Open chain Aldose (–CHO) Ketose (C=O at C-2) None (disaccharide) Main cyclic form Glucopyranose (6-membered) Fructofuranose (5-membered) Glucose pyranose + fructose furanose Reducing tests Positive (Tollens/Fehling) Positive in alkali (via enediol) Negative (non-reducing) Acid/enzyme-catalysed cleavage of glycosidic bonds in di- and polysaccharides to give monosaccharides. Hydrolysis of a polysaccharide (starch) Starch breaks down to glucose units under hydrolysis. remember Daily life + clinic: Carbohydrates (rice, bread, fruits) fuel the body. In hospitals, dextrose (glucose) is given IV during dehydration or hypoglycaemia for rapid energy. Industrial and health angles you’ll see around you Sugar industry: Sucrose extracted from sugarcane/sugar beet; refined for table sugar. HFCS (high-fructose corn syrup): Corn starch → enzymatic hydrolysis to glucose → isomerization to fructose; used as sweetener. Ethanol fermentation: Yeasts convert glucose (from starch/sucrose) to ethanol + CO2 (link to NTCH17/01). Cellulose: Paper, viscose rayon (regenerated cellulose), cellophane films. Lactose intolerance: Low lactase enzyme → lactose not hydrolysed; causes GI symptoms. Diabetes: Blood glucose monitoring guides therapy; reducing nature underlies some analytical methods. Applications and relevance From cane to crystal sugar: simplified flow of sucrose extraction and crystallization (mills, evaporation, crystallization). gpt-image-2 2026-05-26T17:05:49.019Z Subject: Sugar industry process diagram. Detail: cane crushing → juice clarification → evaporation → crystallization; icons for each step. Style: infographic, vector. Constraints: minimal text, clear arrows. NEET traps and quick checks High-yield reminders Reducing sugar = free anomeric carbon (maltose, lactose yes; sucrose no). α vs β anomers differ only at anomeric carbon (C-1 in aldoses). Mutarotation numbers for D-glucose: α +112°, β +18.7°, equilibrium +52.7°. Glucose + mannose (C-2 epimers) give the same osazone; fructose also gives same osazone pattern. Starch: α(1→4), iodine blue; Cellulose: β(1→4), non-blue and indigestible to humans. Hydrolysis of starch to glucose (recap) General carbohydrate empirical pattern (recap) Pentose Sugar - D - 2 -deoxyribose (lacks hydroxyl at C2' ) - D -ribose (contains hydroxyl at C2' ) Nitrogenous Bases Adenine ( A ), Guanine ( G ), Cytosine ( C ), and Thymine ( T ) Adenine ( A ), Guanine ( G ), Cytosine ( C ), and Uracil ( U ) Strandedness Double-stranded ( dsDNA ) helix structure Single-stranded ( ssRNA ) linear or folded structure Chemical Stability High (due to lack of 2' - OH and presence of Thymine) Low (presence of 2' - OH makes it susceptible to hydrolysis) Chargaff's Rule Follows A+G = T+C (molar parity) Does not strictly follow Chargaff's rule Reactivity Chemically less reactive and structurally more stable Chemically more reactive and labile (acts as a catalyst) Location Primarily in the Nucleus, Mitochondria, and Chloroplasts Primarily in the Cytoplasm and Ribosomes Synthesis Synthesized via Replication Synthesized via Transcription Catalytic Activity No known catalytic property (except rare synthetic deoxyribozymes) Can act as a catalyst (e.g., Ribozymes like 23S rRNA ) UV Sensitivity More resistant to UV damage More sensitive to UV damage Lifespan Long-lived; persists for the life of the cell Short-lived; generally degraded after translation Purine/Pyrimidine Ratio Always 1:1 due to base pairing Variable ratio as it is single-stranded DNA: Deoxy-Double-Thymine (Stable) vs RNA: Ribose-Single-Uracil (Reactive). DNA RNA Clarifying structural differences in nucleic acids. Feature COMPARISON Molecular Basis of Inheritance Biomolecules NEET Biology Genetics DNA vs RNA Structure Here are a few precise prompt variations based on your requirements, optimized for different AI image generators (Midjourney, DALL-E 3, Stable Diffusion). Option 1: The "Clean Textbook" Standard (Best for DALL-E 3) > Prompt: A professional scientific vector illustration for a biology textbook comparing DNA vs RNA side-by-side. The left side features a classic DNA double helix structure with two intertwined backbones and connecting base pairs. The right side features a single strand of RNA with exposed bases. High contrast colors: blue for the sugar-phosphate backbone, distinct bright colors for the nitrogenous bases. The layout is clean and diagrammatic. Style: Labeled textbook vector, flat design with minimal shading, scientific accuracy, isolated on a pure white background. Option 2: The "Structural Detail" (Best for Midjourney) > Prompt: a split-screen educational diagram, DNA double helix on the left versus RNA single strand on the right, high definition vector art style, scientific illustration, high contrast. The DNA shows a twisted ladder structure with paired bases (A-T, G-C). The RNA shows a single helical strand with nucleobases (A-U, G-C). detailed molecular geometry, clean bold lines, clear separation between the two structures, vibrant medical colors, 8k resolution, white background --ar 3:2 --v 6.0 Option 3: The "Table Insert" Format (Best for Stable Diffusion/Firefly) > Prompt: 2D flat vector scientific icon set. Comparison diagram. Item 1: DNA double strand helix. Item 2: RNA single strand. Arranged vertically for a table comparison. Sharp lines, educational aesthetics, high contrast, distinct red and blue color coding for bases. No background, pure white canvas. Scientific accuracy, biology exam study material style. Tips for Generation: Text/Labels: AI often struggles to spell labels (like "Cytosine" or "Uracil") correctly. If the text comes out garbled, it is usually better to generate the image without text and add the labels using Photoshop or Canva afterward. Aspect Ratio: If this is for a table, a square ( --ar 1:1 ) or slightly wide ( --ar 3:2 ) ratio usually works best to fit alongside text columns. Here are a few precise prompts tailored for this specific scientific request. You can use these in AI image generators like Midjourney (v6), DALL-E 3, or Stable Diffusion. Option 1: Linear Progression (Best for "Lexicon" Flow) > Prompt: A professional educational vector illustration showing the four levels of protein structure arranged in a horizontal flow. Panel 1 (Primary): A linear chain of colorful spherical beads representing amino acids. Panel 2 (Secondary): A detailed alpha-helix spiral and a beta-pleated sheet with hydrogen bond lines. Panel 3 (Tertiary): A single complex 3D folded polypeptide chain. Panel 4 (Quaternary): Multiple distinct polypeptide subunits clumped together (like hemoglobin). Style: High-contrast scientific vector, clean lines, bold colors (blue, red, yellow) against a pure white background. Text labels included. Minimalist textbook aesthetic, accurate geometry, 8k resolution. Option 2: The Grid View (Best for Compact Tables) > Prompt: Scientific schematic of Protein Folding Levels divided into a clean 2x2 grid. Top Left: Primary structure showing a sequence of amino acids connected by peptide bonds. Top Right: Secondary structure highlighting the helical backbone and pleated sheets. Bottom Left: Tertiary structure showing a globular 3D fold. Bottom Right: Quaternary structure showing the interaction of four subunits. Style: Flat 2D vector art, biology textbook illustration, high saturation, sharp focus, isolated on white background. No shadows, clean layout. Option 3: Hierarchical Zoom (Best for Conceptual Understanding) > Prompt: A composite vector diagram of Protein Structure. The image features a large Quaternary protein complex on the right, with a "zoom-out" leader line pointing to a Tertiary subunit, then zooming further to a Secondary alpha-helix, and finally zooming into the Primary linear sequence of amino acids. High contrast colors to differentiate the levels. Style: Adobe Illustrator vector, clean infographic style, medical education standard, white background, scientifically accurate molecular representation. Tips for Best Results: Aspect Ratio: If using Midjourney, add --ar 3:2 or --ar 16:9 at the end of the prompt to fit a table format. Text Warning: AI generators often misspell text. It is usually better to generate the image with placeholders (using the prompt keywords "labeled with leader lines") and add the specific text (Primary, Secondary, Alpha-helix, etc.) yourself in Canva or Photoshop to ensure scientific precision for NEET preparation. 1 (Primary Structure) Linear sequence of amino acids determined by genetic information. Peptide bonds (Covalent C-N linkages). Sequence of amino acids in the A and B chains of Insulin. 3 (Tertiary Structure) Complete 3D folding of a single polypeptide chain into a globular or fibrous shape. Disulfide bridges ( -S-S- ), H -bonds, ionic bonds, and hydrophobic interactions. Globular conformation of Myoglobin and most metabolic enzymes. 2 (Secondary Structure) Local folding of the polypeptide backbone into regular repeating patterns. Intrachain and interchain H -bonding between -NH and C=O groups. -helix (found in Keratin) and -pleated sheets (found in Silk fibroin). 4 (Quaternary Structure) Spatial arrangement and interaction of two or more polypeptide subunits (protomers). Non-covalent interactions like H -bonds, hydrophobic effects, and Van der Waals forces. Tetrameric structure of Haemoglobin ( 2 and 2 chains). Protein Structure Biomolecules 1 - 4 Organization NEET Biology Structure of Proteins Description Bonding Types Involved Example Understanding protein folding stabilization forces. LEXICON Level Primary is the line, Secondary is the spiral, Tertiary is the ball, and Quaternary is the team. Retinol ( Vitamin A ) Fat - soluble Xerophthalmia , Night blindness Ascorbic acid ( Vitamin C ) Water - soluble Scurvy (bleeding gums) Calciferol ( Vitamin D ) Fat - soluble Rickets (children), Osteomalacia (adults) Phylloquinone ( Vitamin K ) Fat - soluble Increased blood clotting time ( Hemorrhage ) Cyanocobalamin ( Vitamin B 12 ) Water - soluble Pernicious anemia ( RBC deficiency) Thiamine ( Vitamin B 1 ) Water - soluble Beri - beri (muscle weakness, retarded growth) Niacin / Nicotinic acid ( Vitamin B 3 ) Water - soluble Pellagra ( Dermatitis , Diarrhea , Dementia ) Tocopherol ( Vitamin E ) Fat - soluble Increased fragility of RBCs , Muscular weakness Riboflavin ( Vitamin B 2 ) Water - soluble Cheilosis (cracking at corners of mouth) Pyridoxine ( Vitamin B 6 ) Water - soluble Convulsions Pantothenic acid ( Vitamin B 5 ) Water - soluble Burning feet syndrome , Fatigue Biotin ( Vitamin H / B 7 ) Water - soluble Dermatitis , Loss of hair Fat KADE stays in the liver, while Water BC flows down the river; Retinol for sight, Calciferol for bone might. 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Style: Clinical line art with flat color fill, professional medical illustration, minimalist, high contrast, pure white background, suitable for a NEET exam prep book. Recommended Generative AI Settings: Aspect Ratio: 16:9 (for wide glossary headers) or 1:1 (for square icons). Negative Prompt: Photorealistic, 3D render, blurry, shading, shadows, complex background, text (unless using a model with good text capability like DALL-E 3).