Which of the following statements about vitamin B12 (cobalamin) are correct?
1 ❏ Vitamin B12 is essential for DNA synthesis and red blood cell formation
2 ❏ Deficiency of vitamin B12 may lead to macrocytic anaemia and neurological symptoms
3 ❏ Vitamin B12 is primarily absorbed in the stomach with the aid of hydrochloric acid alone
Instructions:
Choose:
A ❏ if 1, 2, and 3 are correct
B ❏ if 1 and 2 only are correct
C ❏ if 2 and 3 only are correct
D ❏ if 1 only is correct
E ❏ if 3 only is correct
B
B
B
B
B
B
B