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Sources and functions of Vitamins

Beriberi occu...

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Beriberi occurs due to the deficiency of ___.

A

vitamin A

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B

vitamin B2

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C

vitamin B1

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D

vitamin B12

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Solution

The correct option is C vitamin B1
Beriberi is a nutritional disorder caused by the deficiency of vitamin B1. Vitamin B1 is also called thiamine. Beriberi is characterised by weak muscles and very little energy to work.

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