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kamilo84

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Which of the following statements about vitamin B12 is false?
 
  A) The body's ability to absorb this vitamin increases with age.
  B) When it is deficient in the diet, pernicious anemia may result.
  C) For its absorption to occur, intrinsic factor is required.
  D) Its naturally occurring form is found only in foods from animal sources.

Question 2

Naturally occurring vitamin B12 is found in which of the following foods?
 
  A) eggs B) oranges C) peanuts D) cantaloupe


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Reply #1 on: Aug 21, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

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Reply 2 on: Aug 21, 2018
Wow, this really help

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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