Which carrier protein is responsible for absorption of vitamin B12?
a. Pepsin
b. Intrinsic factor
c. Hydrochloric acid
d. Gastrin
B
Active transport requires the input of energy for the movement of particles across a membrane against an energy gradient. This movement requires a carrier protein. The best-known carrier protein is the intrinsic factor, which is responsible for the absorption of vitamin B12.
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