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kamilo84

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The reason that lack of vitamin B12 causes megaloblastic changes is that vitamin B12:
 
  a. Is needed for the formation of nucleotide bases
  b. Is needed for the conversion of methionine to SAM
  c. Initiates mitosis
  d. Is needed for synthesis of intrinsic factor

Question 2

Pernicious anemia is a malabsorption of vitamin B12 from what component deficiency?
 
  a. Gastric juice
  b. Intrinsic factor
  c. Histamine
  d. Folate


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: B


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Gracias!

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