JAMB Biology 1981 Question 40

Question 40

Food Substances and Enzymes

The deficiency of Vitamin D leads to

  1. A.scurvy
  2. B.pellagra
  3. C.rickets
  4. D.beriberi
  5. E.polio
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (rickets)

Explanation

Vitamin D is needed to absorb calcium for bones; lack of it causes rickets.