Deficiency of Vitamin B6 in man causes _____.
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rickets
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scurvy
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beri - beri
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anaemia
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) deficiency causes microcytic hypochromic anemia because B6 is essential for hemoglobin synthesis. Rickets is caused by Vitamin D deficiency. Scurvy results from Vitamin C deficiency. Beri-beri is caused by Vitamin B1 (thiamine) deficiency.