Which one of the following is a fat-soluble vitamin and its related deficiency disease

Ascorbic acid - Scurvy

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Retinol - Xerophthalmia

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Cobalamine - Beri-beri

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Calciferol - Pellagra

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Solution

The correct option is B Retinol - Xerophthalmia
Xerophthalmia is a progressive eye disease caused by vitamin A deficiency. Lack of vitamin A can dry out the tear ducts and eyes. Xerophthalmia can develop into night blindness or can damage the cornea. Vitamin A or Retinol is a fat soluble vitamin.
Therefore, Retinol-Xerophthalmia is a fat-soluble vitamin and is related to a deficiency disease.
Hence the correct answer is (B)

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