Question

Loss of appetite, mental confusion, fatigue and muscle depreciation occurs due to deficiency of

• A. Vitamin - K
• B. Vitamin - C
• C. Thiamine
• D. Riboflavin

Answer 1

The correct option is C Thiamine

The given symptoms occur due to deficiency of thiamine (vital.$B_1$) Thiamine is a precursor of the coenzyme thiamine pyrophosphate which functions in carbohydrate metabolism Deficiency leads to beriberi in humans and to polyneuritis in birds. Good sources include brewer's yeast, wheat germ, beans, peas and green vegetables.