Case Scenario: A 3-month-old infant presents with failure to thrive, lethargy, and metabolic acidosis. Laboratory results show elevated methylmalonic acid levels. Genetic testing confirms methylmalonyl-CoA mutase deficiency, affecting the metabolism of odd-chain fatty acids and branched-chain amino acids. Which of the following best describes the function of methylmalonyl-CoA mutase, a cobalt-dependent enzyme?
