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nmorano1

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Which of the following characteristics is shared by vitamin B12 and folate?
 a. Both are required for nucleic acid synthesis
  b. Both require intrinsic factors for their release from food proteins
  c. Both are found in significant amounts in green leafy vegetables
  d. Both are considered problem nutrients for strict vegetarians

Question 2

Limited or doubtful availability of nutritionally adequate and safe foods is termed food
 a. insecurity. b. insufficiency.
  c. vulnerability. d. precariousness.



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Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

a



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