This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pediatrics
[{'content': 'Primary metabolic bone disorder in scurvy is – \nSelect and explain. \nA. Decreased mineralization, B. Decreased osteoid matrix formation, C. Increased bone resorption, D. Decreased bone mass with normal mineralization and osteoid formation', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: B \nExplanation: Collagen is a component of osteoid (protein matrix).\nCollagen synthesis is deficient in scurvy; therefore, osteoid formation is defective.\nOn the other hand, in rickets osteoid formation is noinial, but mineralization (Calcification) of osteoid is defective.', 'role': 'assistant'}]