Question

The RBC deficiency is deficiency disease of

• A. $\text{Vitamin}{B}_2$
• B. $\text{Vitamin}{B}_{12}$
• C. $\text{Vitamin}{B}_6$
• D. $\text{Vitamin}{B}_1$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $\text{Vitamin}{B}_{12}$

• Deficiency of $\text{Vitamin}{B}_2$ (Riboflavin) causes cheilosis, digestive disorders and burning sensation of the skin.
• Deficiency of $\text{Vitamin}{B}_{12}$ causes Pernicious anaemia which is Red Blood Cells (RBC) deficiency in haemoglobin.
• Deficiency of $\text{Vitamin}{B}_6$ (Pyridoxine) causes Convulsions.
• Deficiency of $\text{Vitamin}{B}_1$ (Thiamine) causes Beri-Beri (loss of appetite and retarded growth).