Explain the Interrelationship Between Metabolism of Folate and Vitamin B₁₂

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Essay

Explain the interrelationship between metabolism of folate and vitamin B₁₂.

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Definitions:

Retrovirus

An RNA virus that uses reverse transcriptase to produce a DNA intermediate, known as a DNA provirus, in the host cell. See DNA provirus.

HIV

Human Immunodeficiency Virus, a virus that attacks the immune system, leading to AIDS if not treated.

Monophyletic

Referring to a group of organisms that consists of all the descendants of a common ancestor.

Descendants

Offspring or future generations derived from a common ancestor.