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    Question

    Which vitamin deficiency results in a condition known

    as 'crazy chick disease' or encephalomalacia (softening of the brain)?
    A Vitamin A Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Vitamin E Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Vitamin B2 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Ca deficiency Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Vitamin D Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    "Crazy chick disease" or encephalomalacia in poultry is associated with a deficiency of Vitamin E. This condition leads to neurological issues, causing symptoms like erratic behavior, incoordination, and sometimes seizures due to the softening of the brain tissue.

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