What is the function of intrinsic factor in vitamin B12 absorption?
a. It catalyzes release of the vitamin from its protein-bound form
b. It attaches to the vitamin, thereby allowing absorption from the small intestine
c. It acts as a storage protein for the vitamin within the intestinal epithelial cells
d. It acts as a cofactor for mucosal enzymes involved in absorption of the vitamin
b
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A. 150 to 250 B. 250 to 350 C. 450 to 550 D. 350 to 450
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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