Your friend Jane just returned from the doctor, who diagnosed her with a specific vitamin B toxicity. However, she doesn't recall the name of the vitamin. Which of the following is the only possible culprit associated with toxicity symptoms?

a. Niacin
b. Biotin
c. Riboflavin
d. Vitamin B12
e. Thiamin


ANS: A

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