different between cyanocobalamin vs hydroxocobalamin

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cyano- +? cobalamin

cyanocobalamin (usually uncountable, plural cyanocobalamins)

(biochemistry) A synthetic form of vitamin B₁₂ (cobalamin).
- 2013, David Frape, Equine Nutrition and Feeding, John Wiley & Sons (?ISBN)
  The cyanocobalamin molecule contains the element cobalt (Co). Cattle and sheep grazing areas deficient in this element develop vitamin B12 deficiency, as the rumen microorganisms are then unable to manufacture the vitamin.

hydroxocobalamin (uncountable)

(biochemistry) A natural analogue of vitamin B₁₂, a basic member of the cobalamin family of compounds, with an intense red colour.

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