Digestion and Absorption Question 84
84. Which one of the following pairs is mismatched?
(a) Vitamin C - Scurvy
(b) Vitamin D - Rickets
(c) Vitamin K - Beri Beri
(d) Vitamin A - Xerophthalmia
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Answer : c
Hints & Solution
(c) Vitamin $K$ is a fat soluble vitamin. It is essential for synthesis of prothrombin and other clotting factors. Deficiency of vitamin K increases clotting time resulting in prolonged bleeding.
