BIOLOGY
VITAMINS
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Water-soluble
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Fat-soluble
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Folate is the natural form of vitamin B9, water-soluble and naturally found in many foods.
Detailed explanation-2: -Folate is a water-soluble B vitamin that is naturally present in some foods, added to others, and available as a dietary supplement.
Detailed explanation-3: -The known vitamins include the fat-soluble vitamins: A, D, E, and K, and the water-soluble vitamins: C and the B vitamins: thiamin (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), pantothenic acid (B5), pyridoxine (B6), biotin (B7), folate/folic acid (B9), and cobalamin (B12).
Detailed explanation-4: -The water-soluble vitamins include Vitamin C and Vitamin B complex (thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, pyridoxine, biotin, folate, and cobalamin).
Detailed explanation-5: -Folate (vitamin B-9) is important in red blood cell formation and for healthy cell growth and function. The nutrient is crucial during early pregnancy to reduce the risk of birth defects of the brain and spine.