Practice mode Animal husbandry

A deficiency of which vitamin leads to poor development of bones and teeth?

Correct answer D. Vitamin D

Explanation

Vitamin D enables the intestine to absorb calcium and phosphorus, which are needed to mineralise bones and teeth. Its deficiency causes rickets in the young and osteomalacia in adults.

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