Prolonged exposure to nitrous oxide can cause megaloblastic anemia because the gas irreversibly oxidizes and inactivates which vitamin?
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Correct answer: Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)
Nitrous oxide inactivates methionine synthase, an enzyme that requires Vitamin B12. Chronic exposure (or use in patients with B12 deficiency) can lead to impaired DNA synthesis and neuropathy.
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