A developmental disorder in humans called spina bifida is a neural tube defect linked to a maternal diet low in folate during pregnancy.

Does this exclude genetic mutations as a cause of this condition?

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Hello everyone here we have a question asking us to choose the best statement that correctly describes Spina Bifida. A thesis with a neural tube defect detected early gestation, having associate chromosome abnormality. This is true. Up to 10% of fetuses with Spina Bifida, which were detected during the first trimester, also had an additional chromosome anomaly. So A. Is true. Be low socioeconomic status is associated with a higher risk of neural tube defects in many populations. This is true and that's because there's a higher incidence of lack of access to adequate medical care and the incapacity to procure foods and supplements that are needed by pregnant women. So B. Is true. C. Folic acid deficiency during the third trimester is the major cause of spina bifida. This is incorrect. The formation of the neural tube is accomplished during the first trimester. So timing of folic acid supplementation should be focused before or during the first trimester pregnancy sexy is incorrect. Which makes eat incorrect. So our answer here is the A. And B. Only. Thank you for watching. Bye.