48ᵗʰ to 52ⁿ B.P.S.C. (Pre) 2008
Which of the following vitamins contain Cobalt –
aVitamin B₆
bVitamin B₂
cVitamin B₁
dVitamin B₁₂✓ Correct
Explanation
Cobalt is a mineral salt, which is an important component of Vitamin B₁₂ (cyanocobalamin/cobalamin). Vitamin B₁₂ is essential for growth, and its deficiency can also disturb the physiology of the nervous system. Important sources of Vitamin B₁₂ are meat, fish, liver, milk, cheese, etc. Intestinal bacteria also synthesize it.
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