A common mutation in the 5,10-methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase enzyme (MTHFR) ____

A) prevents the individual from activating the B vitamin folate
B) has no effect on the activity of the enzyme
C) increases the activity of the enzyme
D) ?modifies the folate molecule directly


A

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