Which vitamin plays a key role in the formation of myelin, which is a lipoprotein that wraps around nerve fibers, acting like insulating material?

A) Vitamin A
B) Vitamin C
C) Vitamin B-12
D) Folate


Answer: C) Vitamin B-12

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