Medical MCQ-A 5 year old female patient complains of deformed shape of legs. Patient is a strict vegetarian. Lab investigations reveal elevated level of alkaline phosphatase. This patient may be suffering from deficiency of-

A 5 year old female patient complains of deformed shape of legs. Patient is a strict vegetarian. Lab investigations reveal elevated level of alkaline phosphatase. This patient may be suffering from deficiency of-

Vitamin A

Vitamin B1

Vitamin C

Vitamin D

Question Category:

Biochemistry

Correct Answer:

Vitamin D

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Deficiency of vitamin D causes rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults. The weight bearing bones are bent to form bow-legs. In rickets, the plasma level of calcitriol is decreased and alkaline phosphatase activity is elevated. Satyanarayana- Biochemistry, 3rd edition, pg-127

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