Multiple choice

Which of the following is the mismatched pair?

  1. Cheilosis - Riboflavin

  2. Pellagra - Niacin

  3. Scurvy - Ascorbic acid

  4. Pernicious anaemia - Pyridoxine

  5. Beriberi - Thiamine
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Explanation

Pernicious anaemia caused when the body does not make enough red blood cells due to lack of cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12). Pyridoxine deficiency (also known as B6 deficiency) is a paediatric disease due to a lack of pyridoxine (or vitamin B6).

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