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Which is required for the absorption of Vitamin $\mathrm{B}_{12}$ ?(a) $\mathrm{HCl}$(b) Pepsin(c) Intrinsic factor(d) Amylase
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Hydrochloric acid (HCl) is released from the parietal cells of the gastric glands and provides an acidic pH of approximately 1.8, which is optimal for the activity of pepsin. However, it does not directly contribute to the absorption of Vitamin B12. Show more…
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