With reference to Vitamin D, consider the following statements: 1. It is a water-soluble vitamin. 2. Its deficiency can lead to rickets in children. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

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Q. With reference to Vitamin D, consider the following statements:
1.It is a water-soluble vitamin.
2.Its deficiency can lead to rickets in children.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation:

Vitamin D is not water-soluble; it is a fat-soluble vitamin.
Its deficiency leads to rickets in children, which causes bone deformities due to impaired calcium absorption.

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