What is the chemical name for Vitamin B7?

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The correct answer is Biotin.

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Biotin, also called vitamin B7, is one of the B vitamins.
It is involved in a wide range of metabolic processes, both in humans and in other organisms, primarily related to the utilization of fats, carbohydrates, and amino acids.
The name biotin derives from the Greek word “bios” (to live) and the suffix “-in” (a general chemical suffix used in organic chemistry).
Biotin deficiency can be caused by inadequate dietary intake (rare) or inheritance of one or more inborn genetic disorders that affect biotin metabolism.
The most common among these is biotinidase deficiency.
The low activity of this enzyme causes a failure to recycle biotin from biocytin.

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