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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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The most potent form of vitamin D is
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The correct answer is  1,25 dihydroxy cholecalciferol is the metabolically active form of vitamin D. It helps in the absorption of calcium and phosphorus in the gut, and promotes bone dissolution and mineralization, thereby increasing serum calcium and alkaline phosphatase activity. Ref: Page 127; Ghai essential pediatrics; 6th edition