Biology PYQ 173 of 227 · Human Health, Diseases & Immunity

Use of polished rice in human diet causes following diseases

  1. ARickets
  2. BAnemia
  3. CGoiter
  4. DBeriberi

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Correct answer: (d) Beriberi

Explanation

Milling and polishing rice removes the bran and germ, which are rich in thiamine (Vitamin B1).

Deficiency of Vitamin B1 causes the neurological disease Beriberi.

Rickets is from Vitamin D deficiency and Goitre from iodine deficiency.

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