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PART - 2 - Unit V : CH - 19 Chemical Coordination and Integration — BIOLOGY STD 11 Science — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 ScienceBIOLOGYPART - 2 - Unit V : CH - 19 Chemical Coordination and Integration2 Marks
Question
What is the reason that the disease goiter is more common among people living in mountainous regions?
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Answer

The disease goiter is more common among people living in mountainous regions because there is a deficiency of iodine in the soil and water. The deficiency of iodine causes the goiter disease.

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