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BIO 101 CONGENITAL ANOMALIES AND TERATOGENESIS Objective Question

Question

Which defect is specifically mentioned as an example of a neural tube defect caused by folic acid deficiency?
Options
A Cleft palate
B Talipes equinovarus
C Spina bifida
Correct Answer
D Congenital heart defect
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Spina bifida is specifically mentioned as a neural tube defect that can be caused by a lack of folic acid.

Hint

Anencephaly is the other example given.

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