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    GlossaryCobalt

    chemical element essential for vitamin B12 and red blood cells

    Cobalt is a chemical element with the symbol Co and atomic number 27. It is a hard, lustrous, silver-gray metal that is commonly used in the production of high-strength alloys and batteries. In biology, cobalt is an essential trace element, as it is a key component of vitamin B12, which is crucial for red blood cell production and neurological function.

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