Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Question:

Deficiency disease Pellagra is caused by the deficiency of which of the following?

Options:

Vitamin B5

Vitamin B2

Riboflavin

Niacin

Correct Answer:

Niacin

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4)- Niacin

Pellagra, a deficiency disease, is caused by the deficiency of Niacin.

Explanation:

  • Pellagra is a condition caused by a deficiency of niacin (vitamin B3) in the diet.
  • Niacin is essential for various physiological functions in the body, including the metabolism of carbohydrates and fats.
  • Symptoms of pellagra include dermatitis (skin inflammation), diarrhea, and dementia.

So, the correct answer is Niacin.