The effect of folic acid deficiency during pregnancy is:

a. paralysis.
b. megaloblastic anemia.
c. pernicious anemia.
d. pellagra.


B

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a. adding a chemical leavening agent. b. adding additional eggs and butter. c. beating for a longer period of time. d. grinding the sugar.

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