It regulates the absorption of calcium and phosphate from intestines and promotes the formation of bone. Deficiency of vitamin D results in soft bones in children (rickets).
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Deficiency of which vitamin causes beri-beri?
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What is the difference between ribose and 2-deoxyribose sugars?
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Write the chemical names of vitamin E and C.
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Why is vitamin 'B' called vitamin B complex?
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Why are carbohydrates generally optically active?
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Give the importance of vitamin C.
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The deficiency of which vitamin causes the disease 'pernicious anaemia'.
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Which vitamin is linked with anti-sterility?
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Fresh tomatoes are a better source of vitamin C than those which have been stored for sometime. Explain.
