Question

Match List I with List ll and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:

Answer 1

• Beriberi is a disease caused by a vitamin B-1 deficiency, also known as thiamine deficiency.
• Scurvy is a condition characterized by general weakness, anemia, gingivitis (gum disease), and skin hemorrhages caused by a $\text{prolonged deficiency of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) in the diet.}$
• Cracked lips are the symptoms of Riboflavin deficiency.

• A diet low in $\text{vitamin A}\left(Renitol\right)$ leads to a decreased amount of rhodopsin in the eye, as the retinal is inadequate to bind with opsin. Night blindness results.