vitamin B₁₂ coenzyme

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Diagram showing how B-vitamin coenzymes, such as vitamin B6, folic acid, and biotin, assist in metabolic pathways involving carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, highlighting their roles in energy production and the tricarboxylic acid cycle.

vitamin B₁₂ coenzyme

chemical compound

Also known as: 5′-deoxyadenosylcobalamin

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organometallic compound
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…nature are the vitamin B₁₂ coenzyme, which contains a cobalt-carbon (Co―C) bond, and dimethylmercury, H₃C―Hg―CH₃, which is produced by bacteria to eliminate the toxic metal mercury. However, organometallic compounds are generally unusual in biological processes.
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…nature are the vitamin B₁₂ coenzyme, which contains a cobalt-carbon (Co―C) bond, and dimethylmercury, H₃C―Hg―CH₃, which is produced by bacteria to eliminate the toxic metal mercury. However, organometallic compounds are generally unusual in biological processes.
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