Question

Thiamine and pyridoxine are also known respectively as:

• A. Vitamin $B_1$ and Vitamin $B_6$
• B. Vitamin E and Vitamin $B_2$
• C. Vitamin $B_6$ and Vitamin $B_2$
• D. Vitamin $B_2$ and Vitamin E

Answer 1

The correct option is A Vitamin $B_1$ and Vitamin $B_6$

Thiamine is the common name for vitamin $B_1$.
Thiamine deficiency in the system is responsible for causing beriberi.
Pyridoxine is the common name for vitamin $B_6$.
Vitamin $B_6$ deficiency is responsible for microcytic anaemia and skin rashes.
This also results in a weakened immune system.