Question

The disease pellagra is due to a deficiency of

• A. Vitamin C
• B. Biotin
• C. Folic acid
• D. Niacin

Hint:

Niacin is a water-soluble vitamin that plays an important role in converting food into energy. A lack of niacin in the diet can lead to pellagra, which is common in areas where maize (corn) is the primary food source.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Pellagra is a disease caused by a deficiency in niacin (vitamin B3). Niacin is essential for the body’s metabolism and energy production. Symptoms of pellagra include dermatitis, diarrhea, and dementia, and the condition can be treated with niacin supplementation.