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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Biomolecules

Question:

Lack of essential amino acids in the diet leads to the disease:

Options:

Kwashiorkar

Sickle cell anaemia

Night blindness

Pernicious anaemia

Correct Answer:

Kwashiorkar

Explanation:

The answer is (1) kwashiorkor.

Kwashiorkor is a form of protein malnutrition that is caused by a lack of essential amino acids in the diet. It is most common in children, and it is characterized by edema, weight loss, and skin changes.

Sickle cell anemia is a genetic disorder that is caused by a mutation in the hemoglobin gene. It is not caused by a lack of essential amino acids in the diet.

Night blindness is a condition that is caused by a deficiency of vitamin A. It is not caused by a lack of essential amino acids in the diet.

Pernicious anemia is a condition that is caused by a deficiency of vitamin \(B_{12}\). It is not caused by a lack of essential amino acids in the diet.