GK QUESTION#3635
Consider the following statements:
1. Vitamin B9 contains folic acid.
2. It prevents neural tube defects in newborn babies.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
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Answer
C. Both 1 and 2
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Explanation
Folate is vitamin B 9, and folic acid is one form used in fortified foods and supplements. Adequate folic acid before conception and during early pregnancy reduces the risk of neural-tube defects. Prevention here means risk reduction, not a guarantee that no defect can occur.