Which disease is caused by deficiency of vitamin E ?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) → Increased fragility of RBCs and muscular weakness.
A shortage of each vitamin causes a specific deficiency disease. A deficiency of vitamin E causes increased fragility of RBCs and muscular weakness.
NCERT (2026-27 edition):
Classification of Vitamins
| Sl. No. | Name of Vitamins | Sources | Deficiency diseases |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3. | Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | Milk, eggwhite, liver, kidney | Cheilosis (fissuring at corners of mouth and lips), digestive disorders and burning sensation of the skin. |
| 4. | Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) | Yeast, milk, egg yolk, cereals and grams | Convulsions |
| 5. | Vitamin B12 | Meat, fish, egg and curd | Pernicious anaemia (RBC deficient in haemoglobin) |
| 8. | Vitamin E | Vegetable oils like wheat germ oil, sunflower oil, etc. | Increased fragility of RBCs and muscular weakness |