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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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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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