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Which vitamin is involved in the conversion of Homocysteine to Methionine?
Which vitamin is involved in the conversion of Homocysteine to Methionine?
Which form of vitamin B12 is the main form in human plasma?
Which form of vitamin B12 is the main form in human plasma?
What are the main forms of vitamin B12 in tissues?
What are the main forms of vitamin B12 in tissues?
Which nutrient is essential for maintaining the active form of folate inside the cells?
Which nutrient is essential for maintaining the active form of folate inside the cells?
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What is the main cause of megaloblastic anemia according to the given information?
What is the main cause of megaloblastic anemia according to the given information?
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What is the most common cause of folate deficiency?
What is the most common cause of folate deficiency?
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Which condition is characterized by a combination of megaloblastic anemia, glossitis, and neuropathy?
Which condition is characterized by a combination of megaloblastic anemia, glossitis, and neuropathy?
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Which form of folic acid is the most important in body fluids?
Which form of folic acid is the most important in body fluids?
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What is the main cause of cobalamin deficiency in the elderly?
What is the main cause of cobalamin deficiency in the elderly?
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Which blood cell abnormality is commonly seen in megaloblastic anemia?
Which blood cell abnormality is commonly seen in megaloblastic anemia?
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Which clinical feature is NOT associated with cobalamin deficiency?
Which clinical feature is NOT associated with cobalamin deficiency?
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What is the most common cause of folate deficiency?
What is the most common cause of folate deficiency?
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What is the main form of vitamin B12 in human plasma?
What is the main form of vitamin B12 in human plasma?
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Which condition is characterized by a combination of megaloblastic anemia, glossitis, and neuropathy?
Which condition is characterized by a combination of megaloblastic anemia, glossitis, and neuropathy?
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What is the best known megaloblastic anemia due to cobalamin deficiency?
What is the best known megaloblastic anemia due to cobalamin deficiency?
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What is the main function of vitamin B12 in the conversion of Homocysteine to Methionine?
What is the main function of vitamin B12 in the conversion of Homocysteine to Methionine?
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Which form of vitamin B12 is primarily utilized in the treatment of B12 deficiency?
Which form of vitamin B12 is primarily utilized in the treatment of B12 deficiency?
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What happens to Homocysteine when Vitamin B12 is not available to maintain the active form of folate?
What happens to Homocysteine when Vitamin B12 is not available to maintain the active form of folate?
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What is the main function of folate inside the cells that is important for DNA synthesis?
What is the main function of folate inside the cells that is important for DNA synthesis?
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Why is megaloblastic anemia characterized by distinctive abnormalities in blood and marrow?
Why is megaloblastic anemia characterized by distinctive abnormalities in blood and marrow?
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