Question

A vitamin (X) is water soluble but can be stored in the body. Deficiency of X causes which disease?

• A. Beri Beri
• B. Convulsions
• C. Pernicious anaemia
• D. Cheulosis

Hint:

Among water-soluble vitamins, only Vitamin B$_{12}$ is stored in appreciable quantities in the body.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Vitamin B$_{12}$ (cobalamin) is a water-soluble vitamin that can be stored in the liver.
Deficiency of Vitamin B$_{12}$ causes pernicious anaemia — a condition where the body can't make enough healthy red blood cells.
Beri Beri is caused by deficiency of Vitamin B$_1$, which is not stored in the body.