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Inadequate intake by the pregnant woman of which vitamin can cause neural tube detect?1. Niacin2. Folic acid3. Thiamine4. Riboflavin

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : Folic acid

Concept:

  • The deficiency of folic acid causes neural tube detection.
  • 400 mcg of folic acid is necessary for pregnancy.
  • A neural tube defect is a congenital malformation of the brain and spine. There are two types of neural tube defects anencephaly and spina bifida.

Explanation:

  • Niacin, thiamine, and riboflavin are not necessary for pregnancy.
NiacinCauses pellagra
ThiamineCauses beriberi
RiboflavinCauses ariboflavinosis


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