Multiple choice

Anju is suffering from a deficiency disease being caused by decreased intake of niacin or tryptophan in the diet. She must be suffering from

  1. dry beriberi

  2. wet beriberi

  3. infantile beriberi

  4. pellagra

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Pellagra is a vitamin deficiency disease most frequently caused by a chronic lack of niacin (vitamin B3) in the diet. It can be caused by decreased intake of niacin or tryptophan and possibly by excessive intake of leucine.