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Caiter2013

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on: Jul 11, 2018
Rickets is caused by a deficiency in __________.
 Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

Define pro-vitamin and give an example.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

vitamin D

Answer to Question 2

A substance that can be converted into a vitamin by the body.
Beta-carotene into vitamin A.


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