Match each term with the correct definition.
-Folic acid

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Folic acid is necessary for the neural tube to close properly during fetal development, and a deficiency in the early weeks of pregnancy can lead to neural tube defects like spina bifida.

Answer: B
 Folic acid plays a role in the mineralization of fetal bones and teeth, and a deficiency can result in birth defects like cleft lips and palates.

Answer: A 
 Calcium metabolism is regulated by a variety of nutrients, including folic acid. However, folic acid is not the only nutrient necessary for calcium metabolism.

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