asked 16.0k views
4 votes
Spina bifida and anencephaly are examples of neural tube defects. women who have had a pregnancy resulting in the birth of an infant with a neural tube defect are being urged to take supplements of ________ before a second conception to decrease the risk of these birth defects.

a. vitamin b-12
b. folic acid
c. iron and zinc
d. extra dietary protein

1 Answer

1 vote
folic acid. It is a b vitamin vital to neural tube formation in the embryonic period of pregnancy
answered
User Kaushik
by
7.5k points
Welcome to Qamnty — a place to ask, share, and grow together. Join our community and get real answers from real people.