Biology PYQ 150 of 399 · Nutrition & Digestive System

Pellagra is caused by a deficiency of which of the following vitamins?

  1. AA
  2. BB3
  3. CD
  4. DB1

BPSC CDPO Prelims 2005

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Correct answer: (b) B3

Explanation

Pellagra is caused by lack of vitamin B3 (niacin, nicotinic acid).

Its signs are the "three Ds": dermatitis, diarrhoea and dementia. Lack of vitamin B1 causes beriberi.

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