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Shelles

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A low intake of folate increases the likelihood that an infant will be born with a _____.
 a. deviated septum
 b. tail or other appendage
 c. large head
 d. neural tube defect
 e. smaller than average heart

Question 2

The requirement for folate during pregnancy increases from 400 micrograms per day to _____ micrograms per day.
 a. 450
  b. 500
  c. 600
  d. 800
  e. 900



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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

c



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