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.



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