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Xeropthalmia, a condition of dryness of the eye caused by damage to the eye tissue, is a sign of vitamin A deficiency disorder (VADD). An earlier sign of VADD is
 
 A. hair loss.
  B. night blindness.
  C. anemia.

Question 2

The form of vitamin A important for vision is
 
 A. retinol.
  B. retinal.
  C. retinoic acid.
  D. beta-carotene.



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B





 

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