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Prolonged deficiency of nicotinic acid causes
Options
(a) osteomalacia
(b) pellagra
(c) anaemia
(d) xerophthalmia
Correct Answer:
pellagra
Explanation:
The nicotinic acid or niacin (vitamin B₃) is required for co-enzymes NAD and NADP (dehydrogenases) and its deficiency causes pellagra charcterised by three D’s such as diarrhoea, dermatitis and dementia. Xerophthalmia, osteomalacia and anaemia are caused by the deficiency of vitamin-A, and vitamin-D and iron respectively.
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Topics: Human Digestion and Breathing
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Subject: Biology
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Important MCQs Based on Medical Entrance Examinations To Improve Your NEET Score
- Which gland atrophies in adult?
- Cork cambium results in the formation of cork,which becomes impermeble to water
- Club moss is a member of
- The body of sponges are mainly composed of
- Cell membrane is made up of
Topics: Human Digestion and Breathing (167)
Subject: Biology (4253)
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