The production of Vitamin D by the skin depends on:

Exposure to sun

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Presence of keratin

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Action of sebum

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Both B and C

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Solution

The correct option is A
Exposure to sun

The skin can synthesise traces of vitamin D when exposed to sunlight. However, over exposure can lead to tanning and skin cancer.

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