NEET2003ChemistryBiomoleculesActual
Vitamin B₁₂ contains:
Options
- AFe (II)
- BCo (III)
- CZn (III)
- DCa (II)
Correct answer
B. Co (III)
Step-by-step solution
Vitamin B₁₂ is also referred to as cobalamin, because it contains a metal ion Cobalt [Co (III)]. Related Theory The most common cause of vitamin B₁₂ deficiency is a lack of asubstance called intrinsic factor due to which immune system mistakenly attacks the stomach cells that produce this substance and cause pernicious anaemia