Biology PYQ 73 of 227 · Nutrition & Digestive System

Riboflavin deficiency causes which of the following diseases?

  1. APellagra
  2. BScurvy
  3. CBeri Beri
  4. DCheilosis

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Correct answer: (d) Cheilosis

Explanation

Deficiency of Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) causes Cheilosis – cracked, fissured lips and inflamed mouth corners.

The distractors arise from other deficiencies: Pellagra (B3/niacin), Scurvy (Vitamin C), and Beriberi (B1/thiamine).

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