A shortage in the amount of micronutrients causes deficiency diseases.
Fill in the blanks:
(a) _________ is caused by the deficiency of vitamin D.
(b) Deficiency of _________ causes a disease known as beri-beri.
(c) Deficiency of vitamin C causes a disease known as _________.
(d) Night blindness is caused due to deficiency of _________ in our food.
Certain organic compounds are required in small amount in our diet but their deficiency causes diseases. The compounds are called: