BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

VITAMINS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Folate is classified as a(an):
A
Micro/Trace Mineral
B
Macro Mineral
C
Water-Soluble Vitamin
D
Fat-Soluble Vitamin
E
Electrolyte
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Folate is the natural form of vitamin B9, water-soluble and naturally found in many foods. It is also added to foods and sold as a supplement in the form of folic acid; this form is actually better absorbed than that from food sources-85% vs. 50%, respectively.

Detailed explanation-2: -Folic Acid belongs to a class of drugs called Vitamins, Water-Soluble.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are nine water-soluble vitamins: the B vitamins–folate, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, biotin, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12–and vitamin C. Deficiency of any of these water-soluble vitamins results in a clinical syndrome that may result in severe morbidity and mortality.

Detailed explanation-4: -Folate is a B vitamin found in many foods. The manmade form of folate is folic acid. Folate is also known as folacin and vitamin B9.

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