Q56 / 180 · KCET 2017 · Chemistry
Pick the wrong statement from the following :
- ASources of Vitamin \( B_{1} \) are yeast, milk, green vegetables and cereals
- BDeficiency of Vitamin \( B_{6} \) (pyridoxime)results in convulsions
- CConsumption of citrus fruits and green leafyvegetables in food prevents scurvy
- Correct answerDDeficiency 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'.