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Goitre is cau...

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Goitre is caused due to the deficiency of ____________.

A

potassium

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vitamin D

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C

iodine

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D

proteins

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Solution

The correct option is C iodine
Goiter is a deficiency disease caused due to the lack of iodine. Iodine is usually consumed in the diet in the form of iodised salt.

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