Kwashiorkor is caused by the deficiency of:

Vitamins

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Hormones

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Amino acids

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Essential amino acids

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Solution

The correct option is D Essential amino acids
Essential amino acids are not synthesized by human body. These have to be supplied from outside in the diet. The lack of these amino acids causes kwashiorkor.

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