Lathyrism which is caused by consumption of Khesari dal

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Lathyrism which is caused by consumption of Khesari dal is a disease characterised by

1. reproductive failure, susceptibility to diabetes mellitus and skeletal abnormalities
2. retardation of body growth, precocious puberty and renal dysfunction
3. mental retardation, delay in the onset of puberty and cardiovascular abnormalities
4. gross skeletal deformation and thinning of collagen fibres and fibrils

Correct Option: D

Lathyrism which is caused by consumption of Khesari dal is a disease characterised by gross skeletal deformation and thinning of collagen fibres and fibrils.