The disease rickets develops in children due to the deficiency of:
- A. Vitamin C
- B. Vitamin D ✓
- C. Vitamin A
- D. Vitamin B
Correct Answer: B. Vitamin D
Explanation
Rickets is a childhood bone disorder characterized by softening and weakening of the bones, primarily caused by an extreme and prolonged vitamin D deficiency.
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