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sc00by25

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Severe folate deficiency is rare in the U.S. because
 
 A. folate is required to be added to enriched grain products.
  B. Americans consume plenty of folate-rich vegetables.
  C. folate is added to the water supply.
  D. an adequate amount of folate is made by bacteria residing in the large intestine.

Question 2

Vitamin B6 deficiency can result in microcytic, hypochromic anemia because the vitamin is essential for _____ synthesis.
 
 A. cholesterol
  B. bone
  C. heme
  D. serotonin



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Answer to Question 1

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Answer to Question 2

C





 

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