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Deficiency of it causes loss of appetite mental confusion fatigue and muscle

Deficiency of it, causes loss of appetite, mental confusion, fatigue and muscle depreciation

Options

(a) Vitamin – K
(b) Vitamin – C
(c) Thiamine
(d) Riboflavin

Correct Answer:

Thiamine

Explanation:

The given symptoms occur due to deficiency of thiamine (vit.B₁). Thiamine is a precursor of the coenzyme thiamine pyrophosphate which functions in carbohydrate metabolism.Deficiency leads to beriberi in humans and to polyneuritis in birds.Good sources include brewer’s yeast, wheat germ, beans, peas and green vegetables.

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