Which of the following statements is true?

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


Answer: B

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