Q129 / 160 · JIPMER 2013 · Zoology

Pellagra is caused by deficiency of vitamins

  • Correct answer
    A
    $\mathrm{B}_5$
  • B
    $\mathrm{B}_2$
  • C
    $\mathrm{B}_6$
  • D
    $\mathrm{B}_1$

Solution

Pellagra is caused by deficiency of vitamin- $\mathrm{B}_5$. Therefore, vitamin- $B_5$ is also known as antipellagra factor. Symptoms of this disease are thick pigmented skin of head, swollen lips and patient feels irritable.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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