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The following are the characteristics of a vitamin. Can you identify the vitamin?
(i) Prevents anaemia
(ii) Helps the nervous system
The following are the characteristics of a vitamin. Can you identify the vitamin?
(i) Prevents anaemia
(ii) Helps the nervous system
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The correct option is B Vitamin B12
Vitamins are known as protective foods. They should be taken in small quantities and are micronutrients. Vitamin B12 is important for formation of red blood cells, prevents anaemia and builds nucleic acid. They also promote utilization of carbohydrates, proteins and fats. Vitamin B12 helps in developement of nerve cells by helping in the preparation of myelin.
Vitamins are known as protective foods. They should be taken in small quantities and are micronutrients. Vitamin B12 is important for formation of red blood cells, prevents anaemia and builds nucleic acid. They also promote utilization of carbohydrates, proteins and fats. Vitamin B12 helps in developement of nerve cells by helping in the preparation of myelin.
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