Consider the following statements about vitamins: 1. Vitamin K is essential for bone health. 2. Vitamin D deficiency can cause rickets. 3. Vitamin A is also known as tocopherol. Which of the above is/are correct? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Consider the following statements about vitamins:
1. Vitamin K is essential for bone health.
2. Vitamin D deficiency can cause rickets.
3. Vitamin A is also known as tocopherol.
Which of the above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 1, 2, and 3
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1 and 2 only
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Vitamin K supports bone protein osteocalcin; D deficiency causes rickets. Vitamin A is retinol; vitamin E is tocopherol. So 3 is incorrect.

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