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The risk of neural tube defects in newborns can be decreased by:
 A) increasing maternal intake of folate during pregnancy.
  B) increasing the mother's exposure to the sun during pregnancy.
  C) decreasing maternal intake of folate during pregnancy.
  D) decreasing the mother's exposure to the sun during pregnancy.

Question 2

Which of the following carotenoids can be converted to vitamin A?
 A) Zeaxanthin
  B) Lycopene
  C) Beta-carotene
  D) Lutein



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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

C



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