Consider the following statements: Assertion (A) : Vitamin B12 is found in green leafy vegetables. Reason (R) : Vitamin B12 is found in foods of animal origin. Select the correct answer from the code given below: Codes:

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Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.. It is notable fact that Vitamin B12 is found in foods of both animal origin and leafy vegetables like spinach, beetroots, broccoli, etc. Vitamin B12 exists in several forms and contains the mineral cobalt, so compounds with vitamin B12 are collectively called ‘cobalamins’. Fish and red meat are excellent sources of vitamin B12. Poultry and eggs also contain vitamin B12.The human body does not create vitamin B12, so people must get this nutrient from their diet. It is crucial for making DNA and red blood cells, and it helps support the nervous system. Vitamin B12 deficiency can lead to both physical and psychological problems, so both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

Consider the following statements: Assertion (A) : Vitamin B12 is found in green leafy vegetables. Reason (R) : Vitamin B12 is found in foods of animal origin. Select the correct answer from the code given below: Codes:

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