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Which of the following metabolic reactions require vitami B12 but not folate?

A
Conversion of malonic acid to succinic acid
B
Conversion of homocysteine to methionine
C
Conversion of serine to glycine
D
Thymidylate synthesis
High-Yield Explanation
(Ref: KDT 6/e p588) Conversion of malonic acid to succinic acid requires vitamin B12 but not folate. This reaction is required for myelin formation and deficiency of B12 is responsible for demyelination.

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