A Deficiency of Which of the Following Vitamins Causes Excess

question 23

Multiple Choice

A deficiency of which of the following vitamins causes excess homocysteine to build up in the blood?

• A)thiamin
• B)vitamin B₁₂
• C)pantothenic acid
• D)niacin

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Definitions:

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