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Biochemistry Vitamins and Minerals 8b66a323

Select the TRUE statement about vitamin B12:

A
Does not act as cofactor
B
Involved in the transfer of amino groups
C
Requires a specific glycoprotein for its absorption
D
Dietary requirement is met by intake of plant products
High-Yield Explanation
Option analysis:- Methyl cobalamine and 5'-deoxy adenosyl cobalamine are the coenzyme forms of vitamin B12 - option a is excluded. Vitamin B6 is involved in the transfer of amino groups, not B12 - option b is excluded. Dietary source (milk, curd, cheese, egg, liver, meat, fish) of B12 is exclusively of animal origin and there no plant source of vitamin B12 - option d is excluded Intrinsic factor (IF), also known as gastric intrinsic factor (GIF), is a glycoprotein produced by the parietal cells of the stomach. It is necessary for the absorption of B12 in the ileum - so, option c is the answer.

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