Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

Beriberi is a nervous system ailment caused by a deficiency of vitamin B1 in the diet.What is the other name for vitamin B1 .

  1. L-ascorbic acid

  2. cobalamin

  3. thiamine

  4. none of these

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Vitamin B1 is chemically known as thiamine. Beriberi is indeed caused by thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency. L-ascorbic acid is vitamin C, cobalamin is vitamin B12. This is a basic biochemistry/nutrition question testing vitamin names and their deficiency diseases.