Which Statement About Folic Acid Is False

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which statement about folic acid is false?

• A) Folic acid absorption is dependent on the enzyme folacin.
• B) Folic acid is stored in the liver.
• C) Folic acid is essential for RNA and DNA synthesis within erythrocytes.
• D) Folic acid is absorbed in the upper small intestine.

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Definitions:

Hemispheres

The two halves of the brain, known as the left and right hemispheres, each responsible for different functions and abilities.

Somatic Nervous System

The part of the peripheral nervous system that controls voluntary movements of the body's muscles and transmits sensory information to the central nervous system.

Somatic Nervous System

Part of the peripheral nervous system that handles voluntary control of body movements through control of skeletal muscles.

Skin, Muscles, and Joints

The bodily structures that respectively protect the body, facilitate movement, and connect bones, playing crucial roles in the human body's functionality.