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A female neonate is noted at birth to have a gross deformity of her lower back. Examination of the subcutaneous lesion reveals disorganized neural tissue with entrapment of nerve roots. The parents of the neonate ask about the risks for similar birth defects in their future offspring. You mention that supplementation of the maternal diet can reduce the incidence of neural tube defects. What is this important dietary supplement?

AFolic acid
BNiacin
CThiamine
DVitamin B6
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