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What is the chemical name of Vitamin B5?

  1. Paresthesia

  2. Folic acid

  3. Pantothenic acid

  4. Pantothenic B5
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Explanation

Vitamin B5 is chemically known as pantothenic acid (from Greek 'pantothen' meaning 'from everywhere' due to its wide presence in foods). It's a water-soluble B vitamin essential for synthesizing coenzyme-A and metabolizing proteins, carbohydrates, and fats in the body.

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