Transfer of the Methyl Group from 5-Methyl Tetrahydrofolate to Homocysteine

question 45

Multiple Choice

Transfer of the methyl group from 5-methyl tetrahydrofolate to homocysteine to form methionine requires

• A) NADPH.
• B) vitamin B₁₂.
• C) FAD.
• D) pyridoxal phosphate.
• E) none of the above.

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