KROK 1 2015 – Question 63 · KROK (Medicine) · Biological Chemistry
During regular check-up a child is detected with interrupted mineralization of the bones. What vitamin deficiency can be the cause?
- A. Folic acid
- B. Cobalamin
- C. Calciferol
- D. Riboflavin
- E. Tocopherol
Hint
Think about which vitamin is required for the gut to absorb the minerals that harden growing bone.
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