Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Haloalkanes and Haloarenes

Question:

Low level of Thyroxine hormone is correlated with

Options:

Iodine deficiency

Vitamin A deficiency

Vitamin C deficiency

Vitamin D deficiency

Correct Answer:

Iodine deficiency

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → Iodine deficiency

Thyroxine (Tâ‚„) is a thyroid hormone produced by the thyroid gland. Its synthesis requires iodine as an essential component—each thyroxine molecule contains four iodine atoms.

  • A low level of thyroxine (hypothyroidism) is directly correlated with iodine deficiency, which leads to reduced hormone production. This is a common cause of goiter and cretinism in iodine-deficient regions.
  • The other deficiencies are not directly correlated with low thyroxine:
    • Vitamin A deficiency: Affects vision, immunity, and growth.
    • Vitamin C deficiency: Causes scurvy.
    • Vitamin D deficiency: Leads to rickets or osteomalacia.

Thus, the correct answer is Iodine deficiency