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Name the vitamins whose deficiency causes (i) Night blindness (ii) Poor coagulation of blood (ii) Rickets (iv) Skin diseases.

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To answer the question regarding the vitamins whose deficiency causes specific health issues, we can break it down step by step: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Night Blindness**: - **Vitamin Deficiency**: The deficiency that causes night blindness is **Vitamin A**. - **Explanation**: Vitamin A is essential for maintaining healthy vision, particularly in low-light conditions. Its deficiency can lead to a condition where the eyes cannot adjust to darkness, resulting in night blindness. ...
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