What happens due to iron deficiency in the body?
- AAnemia
- BScurvy
- CWeakness of bones
- DSkin diseases
- ENone of the above/More than one of the above
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Correct answer: (a) Anemia
Explanation
Iron is needed to make haemoglobin. Too little iron means too little haemoglobin, which causes anaemia: tiredness, weakness and pale skin.
Scurvy is caused by lack of vitamin C.