Which vitamin is found only in animal foods?
A) Vitamin C
B) Vitamin B12
C) Vitamin A
D) Vitamin D
Ans: B
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Vitamin B12 functions in the formation of mature red blood cells and in synthesis of DNA and RNA. This vitamin is only found in animal foods (meats, fish, poultry, milk, and eggs).
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