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Rickets is caused by deficiency of

  • A.Vitamin d
  • B.Vitamin c
  • C.Vitamin a
  • D.Vitamin k

Answer: A

Rickets is caused by a deficiency of vitamin D.

Without it the gut cannot absorb calcium, so the growing bones are not properly mineralised and bend under the child's weight, giving the characteristic bowed legs. The adult form is osteomalacia.

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