Question

Which of the following set relates as - vitamin, structure, deficiency disease?

• A. Thiamin, dimethylamino pyridine, burning feet
• B. Calciferol, dipeptide, bow legs
• C. Biotin, heterocyclic $S-$containing monocarboxylic acid, paralysis
• D. Retinol, ionone ring, dermatitis

Answer 1

The correct option is C Biotin, heterocyclic $S-$containing monocarboxylic acid, paralysis

(A) Thiamin is a heterocyclic compound. Its deficiency causes beriberi and loss of appetite. Thus, the option $A$ is incorrect.
(B) Calciferol is an unsaturated hydrocarbon. Its deficiency leads to rickets, a disease related to bones. Thus, the option $B$ is incorrect.
(C) Biotin is a heterocyclic S-containing monocarboxylic acid. Its deficiency causes dermatitis. Thus, the option $C$ is correct.
(D) Retinol contains isoprene units and its deficiency causes stunted growth and blindness. Thus, the option $D$ is incorrect.