Which vitamin is especially important in preventing neural tube defects in the embryo?

A) folate
B) niacin
C) vitamin C
D) vitamin D
E) vitamin E

Folate

A B-vitamin that is crucial for DNA synthesis and repair, and important in early pregnancy to prevent neural tube defects.

Neural Tube Defects

Congenital deformities of the brain and spinal cord caused by incomplete closing of the neural tube during embryonic development.

Vitamin

Organic substance required in the diet in small amounts for normal metabolism.