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Statement 1: Scurvy is caused by deficiency of Vitamin C.
Statement 2: Deficiency of retinol causes beri beri.
Statement 1: Scurvy is caused by deficiency of Vitamin C.
Statement 2: Deficiency of retinol causes beri beri.
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Solution
The correct option is C statement 1 is true and statement 2 is false.
∙ Scurvy is vitamin C i.e., ascorbic acid deficiency disease. Person with this deficiency diseases develops weaker bones, causing fracture. Another consequence is that it may lead to delay in wound healing.
∙ Beriberi is vitamin B1 i.e., thiamine deficiency disease. It leads to loss of appetite, difficulty in breathing, paralysis etc.
∙ Night blindness, xeropthalmia, cornea failure and scaly skin are caused due to deficiency of vitamin A i.e., retinol.
∙ Scurvy is vitamin C i.e., ascorbic acid deficiency disease. Person with this deficiency diseases develops weaker bones, causing fracture. Another consequence is that it may lead to delay in wound healing.
∙ Beriberi is vitamin B1 i.e., thiamine deficiency disease. It leads to loss of appetite, difficulty in breathing, paralysis etc.
∙ Night blindness, xeropthalmia, cornea failure and scaly skin are caused due to deficiency of vitamin A i.e., retinol.
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