Question

Biological role of cobalt in human body and plants

Answer 1

Cobalt is used in the body to help absorb and process vitamin B12. In addition, cobalt helps treat illnesses such as anemia and certain infectious diseases. Cobalt also aids in repair of myelin, which surrounds and protects nerve cells. It helps in the formation of hemoglobin (red blood cells).

Answer 2

Cobalt affect growth and metabolism of plants, in different degrees, depending on the concentration and status of cobalt in rhizosphere and soil.
On the other hand cobalt is a necessary component of vitamin B12 and plays a very important role in forming amino acids and some proteins in nerve cells, and in creating neurotransmitters that are indispensable for correct functioning on human body.