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Biochemistry nutrition and digestion c3b4c2db

Vit. B12 is absorbed in the

A
Stomach
B
Duodenum
C
Lower jejunum
D
Terminal ileum
High-Yield Explanation
One molecule of IF can combine with 2 molecules of B12. This IF-B12 complex is attached with specific receptors on mucosal cells. The whole IF-B12 complex is internalized . It may be noted that B12 is absorbed from the ileum. Ref: DM Vasudevan, page no: 404

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