KROK 1 2017 – Question 93 · KROK (Medicine) · Biological Chemistry
During regular check-up a child is determined to have interrupted mineralization of the bones. What vitamin deficiency can be the cause?
- A. Calciferol
- B. Riboflavin
- C. Folic acid
- D. Cobalamin
- E. Tocopherol
Hint
Consider the mineral content of bone and which of these vitamins takes part in supplying the raw materials for that mineral, rather than in blood formation or antioxidant defense.
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