A major role of folate in cellular metabolism is the

A. conversion of polyunsaturated fatty acids to saturated fatty acids.
B. synthesis of purine and pyrimidine bases in RNA and DNA.
C. formation of glucose from galactose and fructose.
D. synthesis of steroid hormones.


Answer: B

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