Question

Deficiency of which of the following leads to rickets A)iron B) iodine C) calcium and D) chromium​

Answer 1

Answer:

calcium is your answer but actual answer us vitamin D

Answer 2

Answer :-

Deficiency of which of the following leads to rickets.

⠀ ⠀⠀⠀A) iron

⠀ ⠀⠀⠀B) iodine

⠀ ⠀⠀⠀C) calcium ☑️

⠀ ⠀⠀⠀D) chromium

Explanation :-

Option A) iron is incorrect option because,

The deficiency of iron leads to the diseases like Anaemia, weakness and weak nails.

Option B) iodine is incorrect option because,

The deficiency of iodine leads goitre (causing swelling at the neck).

Option C) calcium is correct because,

The deficiency of calcium is rickets. Some more diseases which lead to deficiency of calcium are weak bones and weak teeth.

Option D) chromium is incorrect option,

The deficiency of chromium are fatigue, inhibition of energy and protein.

More Information

Functions of iron: Helps to make red blood cells.

Functions of iodine: Controls growth of the body.

Functions of calcium: Calcium is needed for strong bones and teeth.

Functions of chromium: Helps in protein synthesis.