A protein is an organic compound made up of monomers called __________ a. sugar b. amino acid c. oxygen d. hydrogen.
What is folinic acid used for? Folinic acid is used as an antidote to folic acid antagonists, such as methotrexate, which blocks the conversion of folic acid to folinic acid. It is among the most common vitamin deficiencies, and is recognized as being essential to the prevention of congenital abnormalities.
Folic acid works together with vitamin B12 and vitamin C to metabolize protein in the body. It is important for the formation of red and white blood cells. It is necessary for the proper differentiation and growth of cells and for the development of the fetus. It is also used to form the nucleic acid of DNA and RNA.