Question

Cheilosis and digestive disorders are due to the deficiency of

• A. Vitamin A
• B. Thiamine
• C. Riboflavin
• D. Ascorbic acid

Hint:

The deficiency of the required amount of vitamins and minerals from the diet over a long period of time causes various deficiency diseases. 

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Cheilosis refers to the cracking or fissuring at the corners of the mouth and lips. Cheilosis, digestive disorders and burning sensation of the skin are deficiency diseases that are caused by the deficiency of vitamin B₂ or riboflavin.

Hence, the correct option is C) 'Cheilosis' and 'Digestive disorders' are caused by the deficiency of vitamin B₂, popularly called Riboflavin.

Answer 2

Vitamin deficiencies cause several disorders. The deficiency of Riboflavin causes cheilosis and digestive disorders. 

Complete answer:

• A balanced diet should provide the required amounts of vitamins and minerals. 
• However, the deficiency of the required amount of vitamins and minerals from the diet over a long period of time causes various deficiency diseases. 
• These deficiency diseases can be cured by taking a balanced diet or vitamin supplements.  
• The cracking of the lips and the mouth corners is referred to as Cheilosis. 
• When food is not properly digested, a digestive disorder happens. 
• The deficiency of riboflavin causes Cheilosis and digestive disorders. 
• The chemical formula of riboflavin is C₁₇H₂₀N₄O₆. Riboflavin is also called vitamin B₂.

Hence, the correct answer is option C: riboflavin.

Additional Information:

• The deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B₁) causes beriberi. 
• The deficiency of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) leads to scurvy.
• The deficiency of Vitamin A can lead to blindness as it makes the cornea very dry, damaging the retina as well as the cornea.

The deficiency of riboflavin leads to bad skin, Cheilosis, and digestive disorders. 

Note: When essential nutrients, such as vitamins and minerals are present in lesser amounts in the diet, it leads to deficiency diseases.