A molecular model of folic acid (aka folate, vitamin B9 or vitamin M), a water soluble B vitamin needed to synthesize and repair DNA, as well as contribute to rapid cell division during pregnancy and infancy. Diets consisting of leafy vegetables or legumes are high in folic acid, as well as fortified grain products like pasta, cereal and bread. Atoms are colored dark gray (carbon), light gray (hydrogen), blue (nitrogen) and red (oxygen).