Studies have shown that UV radiation rapidly depletes ______, which plays a crucial role in neural tube development of the embryo.
A) melanin
B) melanocytes
C) carotene
D) folate
E) vitamin C

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Studies have shown that UV radiation rapidly depletes folate, which plays a crucial role in neural tube development of the embryo. Melanin (A) and melanocytes (B) are involved in protecting the skin from UV damage, but not in neural tube development. Carotene (C) and vitamin C (E) are not directly involved in neural tube development, and are not depleted by UV radiation at the same rate as folate.

Studies Have Shown That UV Radiation Rapidly Depletes ______, Which