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Folate and Folic Acid Quiz
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Folate and Folic Acid Quiz

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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?

  • Ileum
  • Stomach
  • Jejunum (correct)
  • Colon

    • 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?

    <p>Reduces folic acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is folate absorbed in the ileum?

    <p>By passive transport</p> Signup and view all the answers

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