Which of the following statements is true of riboflavin?

Insufficient intake of riboflavin in pregnant women causes neural tube defects in the fetus.
Riboflavin toxicity causes a disease known as beriberi.
Riboflavin deficiency does not cause any adverse effects on the body.
Riboflavin is a precursor of vitamin A.
Ultraviolet light and irradiation destroy riboflavin.


Ultraviolet light and irradiation destroy riboflavin.

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