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Rickets is caused by deficiency of:

  1. A
    vitamin B
  2. B
    vitamin D
  3. C
    vitamin C
  4. D
    vitamin A

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Rickets is a condition that results in weak or soft bones in children. It is primarily caused by a prolonged deficiency of Vitamin D, which is essential for the absorption of calcium and phosphorus from the gastrointestinal tract.

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Rickets is caused by deficiency of:
A
vitamin B
B
vitamin D
C
vitamin C
D
vitamin A

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