Digestion and Absorption Question 71
71. Which one of the following is a fat-soluble vitamin and its related deficiency disease?
(a) Retinol $\quad-\quad$ Xerophthalmia
(b) Cobalamine $\quad-\quad$ Beri-beri
(c) Calciferol $\quad-\quad$ Pellagra
(d) A scorbic acid $\quad-\quad$ Scurvy.
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Answer : a
Hints & Solution
(a) Fat soluble vitamins are - A, D, E and $K$ and lack of vitamin A causes xerophthalmia.