Question was tricky -- need to look ate FOLATE levels. Both B12 deficiency and folate deficiency will cause an increase in homocysteine. Only B12 deficiency will cause an increase in BOTH methylmalonic acid AND homocysteine.
cheesetouchB12 deficiency 'BOTH be high' (and neuro sx)+
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Question was tricky -- need to look ate FOLATE levels. Both B12 deficiency and folate deficiency will cause an increase in homocysteine. Only B12 deficiency will cause an increase in BOTH methylmalonic acid AND homocysteine.