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Two diseases caused due to deficiency of protein in the diet of a child

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Two diseases caused due to deficiency of protein in the diet of a child

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Kwashiorkor and marasmus. 

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Chapter 7: Disease and Hygiene - Short Answer Questions

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Dr. K. K. Gupta Concise Biology [English] Class 6 ICSE
Chapter 7 Disease and Hygiene
Short Answer Questions | Q 2.5

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