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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Biomolecules

Question:

Name the disease caused by the deficiency of Niacin (vitaminB3)?

Options:

Pernicious anemia

Scurvy

Rickets

Pellagra

Correct Answer:

Pellagra

Explanation:

Deficiency of niacin causes pellagra, it is a disease of the skin and central nervous system. Its symptoms included three Ds: Dementia, Dermatitis, and Diarrhea.