alleryStart learning →Which trace mineral is a component of vitamin B12?
AZinc
BCopper
CCobalt
DManganese
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Cobalt
The B12 family of coenzymes contains cobalt, which is why B12 is called cobalamin.
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