Question

All of the options given below are vitamin deficiencies except

• A. Marasmus
• B. Rickets
• C. Scurvy
• D. Anaemia

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Marasmus

Marasmus is a form of malnutrition due to deficiency of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Rickets is caused by the deficiency of vitamin D. Scurvy is caused by the deficiency of vitamin C and anaemia is caused by the deficiency of vitamin $B_{12}$.