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.
Ans: a. Folic acid absorption is dependent on the enzyme folacin.
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