Biology

Deficiency Diseases and Disorders

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Deficiency diseases and disorders are caused by a lack of essential nutrients, vitamins, and minerals in the diet or environment. This includes conditions like anemia, goitre, and night blindness. Practice these questions to prepare for general science exams.

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Deficiency Diseases and Disorders Questions

Multiple choice
  1. Excessive bleeding : Phylloquinone

  2. Swollen gums: Ascorbic acid

  3. Brittle bones: Cyanocobalamin

  4. Retarded growth : Riboflavin

  5. None of these

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Cyanocobalmin is commonly known as Vitamin B12. Its deficiency causes anemia, a condition of deficient blood in the body. Brittle bones in the body occur due to deficiency of calcium.