Asked by Gaurav Maheswari on Jun 11, 2024
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Which vitamin is especially important in preventing neural tube defects in the embryo?
A) folate
B) niacin
C) vitamin C
D) vitamin D
E) vitamin E
Folate
A B-vitamin that is crucial for DNA synthesis and repair, and important in early pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects.
Neural Tube Defects
Congenital deformities of the brain and spinal cord caused by incomplete closing of the neural tube during embryonic development.
Vitamin
Organic substance required in the diet in small amounts for normal metabolism.
- Recognize the significance of vitamins and nutrients in prenatal development and pregnancy.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize the significance of vitamins and nutrients in prenatal development and pregnancy.
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