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Protein Deficiency Diseases

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X and Y are diseases in infants. X is produced by deficiency of proteins and calories. Y is produced by protein deficiency unaccompanied by calories deficiency. X and Y are respectively

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Kwashiorkor, Marasmus

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Diabetes, Goitre

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Goitre, Diabetes

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Marasmus, Kwashiorkor

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Kwashiorkor, Goitre

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Solution

The correct option is D Marasmus, Kwashiorkor
Marasmus is caused in infants when the food is nutrient deficient with respect to carbohydrates, proteins essential minerals, vitamins etc. Kwashiorkor is also a nutrient deficient disease but here the deficiency is predominantly of proteins.
So, the correct answer is 'Marasmus, Kwashiorkor'

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