Which of the following statements is true?

A. Vitamin D is necessary for proper collagen formation. 
B. Pellagra is the vitamin D deficiency disorder in adults.
C. Excessive intakes of vitamin D cause rickets in children.
D. Skin can form prohormone vitamin D after being exposed to sunlight.


Answer: D

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