Q. Consider the following statements about Vitamin B12:
1.Vitamin B12 is a water-insoluble vitamin.
2.It is abundantly present in plant-based foods, making its deficiency rare among strict vegetarians.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: D
Notes:
Explanation: Both are incorrect
Statement 1 is incorrect: Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin essential for red blood cell formation, DNA synthesis, and proper neurological function.
Statement 2 is incorrect: B12 is naturally found almost exclusively in animal‑based foods, which makes vegetarians and near-vegetarians particularly vulnerable.
Source: TH
