Which of the following vitamins is known as Ergocalciferol?
- AVitamin D2
- BVitamin D3
- CVitamin B12
- DVitamin B6
- ENone of the above/More than one of the above
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Correct answer: (a) Vitamin D2
Explanation
Ergocalciferol is vitamin D2, made from plant and fungal sterols.
Cholecalciferol is vitamin D3, made in the skin in sunlight. Lack of vitamin D causes rickets in children.