Expected change in Vitamin B,2 deficiency
Correct Answer: Increased methylmalonic acid in urine
Description: Ans. is 'b' i.e., Increased methylmalonic acid in urine Isomerization of methvlmalonyl CoA to succinyl CoAIn this reaction, active form of vitamin BI2 is deoxyadenosyl cobalamine.Propionyl-CoA is produced as catabolic end product of some alipathic amino acids andb-oxidation of odd chain fatty acids.Propionyl CoA is then conveed to succinyl CoA through methylmalonyl-CoA.Thus methylmalonyl-CoA is accumulated and excreted in urine as methylmalonic acid (methylmalonate) in vitamin B12 deficiency, i.e. methylmalonic aciduria.
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