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Mohan Peter Sahni
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Inadequate intake by the pregnant woman of which vitamin can cause neural tube detect?
1. Niacin
2. Folic acid
3. Thiamine
4. Riboflavin

Inadequate intake by the pregnant woman of which vitamin can cause neural tube detect?
1. Niacin
2. Folic acid
3. Thiamine
4. Riboflavin
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  1. 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.
    Niacin Causes pellagra
    Thiamine Causes beriberi
    Riboflavin Causes ariboflavinosis
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