Vitamin b9 (Folic acid)

Question 1

what is the name of vitamin b9

Answer 1

folic acid

Question 2

what is the cofactor of folic acid

Answer 2

tetrahydrofolate

Question 3

what is the function of tetrahydrofolate

Answer 3

carries one carbon compounds like methylene formyl or methyl

Question 4

what is the deffeciency of vitamin b9

Answer 4

neural tube defects in developing embryos and megaloblastic anemia

Question 5

what are the dietary sources of vitamin b9

Answer 5

1 leafy green vegtables
2 whole grain cereals
3 liver
4 kidney