A deficiency of which vitamin can cause night blindness, stunted growth and zinc deficiency?
a. Vitamin A.
b. Vitamin B1.
c. Vitamin C.
d. Vitamin E.
a
A deficiency of vitamin A can cause night blindness,
stunted growth and zinc deficiency.
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