To solve the problem, we need to identify the vitamin whose deficiency leads to fertility disorders.
1. Role of Vitamin E:
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant that plays a crucial role in: - Protecting cell membranes - Supporting immune function - Preventing oxidative damage in reproductive tissues
Its deficiency is known to cause reproductive issues and fertility disorders, particularly in animals and humans.
2. Elimination of Other Options:
- Vitamin A: Essential for vision and immunity.
- Vitamin B: Includes a complex of vitamins mainly involved in metabolism and energy.
- Vitamin D: Important for bone health and calcium absorption.
Final Answer:
Deficiency of $ \text{Vitamin E} $ leads to fertility disorders.
Why can't vitamin C be stored in our body?
Scurvy is caused due to deficiency of:
Assertion (A): Vitamin D cannot be stored in our body.
Reason (R): Vitamin D is fat-soluble vitamin and is not excreted from the body in urine.