Q56 / 180 · KCET 2017 · Chemistry

Pick the wrong statement from the following :

  • A
    Sources of Vitamin \( B_{1} \) are yeast, milk, green vegetables and cereals
  • B
    Deficiency of Vitamin \( B_{6} \) (pyridoxime)results in convulsions
  • C
    Consumption of citrus fruits and green leafyvegetables in food prevents scurvy
  • Correct answer
    D
    Deficiency of vitamin D causes xerophthalmia

Solution

Xerophthalmia is caused by deficiency of vitamin A. Symptoms of this is hardening of cornea of eye (dryness of cornea).

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

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