Biomolecules

Question

What deficiency diseases are caused due to lack of vitamins A, B, B6 and K in human diet?

Answer

Following are the deficiency diseases are caused:
i) Xerophthalmia or night-blindness is deficiency diseases of vitamin A.
ii) Beri-Beri is deficiency disease of vitamin B.
iii) Nervous disturbance (convulsion), severe dermatitis is caused by deficiency of vitamin B6.
iv) Haemophilia is caused by deficiency of vitamin K.

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