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What converts folic acid to methyltetrahydrofolate once in the enterocyte?
What converts folic acid to methyltetrahydrofolate once in the enterocyte?
- Polyglutamatehydrolase
- Folate binding protein
- Dihydrofolate reductase (correct)
- Glutamatecarboxypepsidase
Where is folate primarily absorbed in the digestive system?
Where is folate primarily absorbed in the digestive system?
- Ileum
- Stomach
- Jejunum (correct)
- Colon
In what form is folate stored in the liver for up to 6 months?
In what form is folate stored in the liver for up to 6 months?
- Polyglutamate form
- Monoglutamate form
- 3-5 microgram (correct)
- Methyltetrahydrofolate
How does prolonged storage and overcooking in abundant water affect folic acid?
How does prolonged storage and overcooking in abundant water affect folic acid?
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How is folate absorbed in the ileum?
How is folate absorbed in the ileum?
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