Deficiency of which of the following causes Beri Beri in human beings? |
Vitamin D Vitamin A Vitamin C Vitamin B1 |
Vitamin B1 |
The correct answer is Option (4)- Vitamin B1 The deficiency of Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) causes Beriberi in human beings. Explanation:
There are two main types of beriberi:
Beriberi is commonly associated with diets that lack sufficient thiamine, often seen in regions where polished rice is a staple food, as the polishing process removes much of the thiamine-rich outer layer of the rice. Therefore, the correct answer is Vitamin B1 (Thiamine). |