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    Which of the following pair is incorrect?
    Question

    Which of the following pair is incorrect?

    A.

    Thiamine-Beri beri

    B.

    Vitamin-K-Sterility

    C.

    Niacin-Pellagra

    D.

    Vitamin-D-rickets

    Correct option is B

    The correct answer is:(b) Vitamin K - Sterility

    Explanation:
    • Vitamin K is primarily involved in blood clotting and its deficiency causes bleeding disorders, not sterility.

    • Thiamine (Vitamin B1) deficiency causes Beri beri, characterized by nerve and cardiovascular problems.

    • Niacin (Vitamin B3) deficiency causes Pellagra, symptoms include dermatitis, diarrhea, and dementia.

    • Vitamin D deficiency causes Rickets in children, leading to soft and weak bones.

    Information Booster:
    • Vitamin K is produced by intestinal bacteria and also obtained from leafy vegetables.

    • Deficiency of Vitamin K leads to hemorrhagic disease, especially in newborns.

    • Thiamine helps in carbohydrate metabolism and nerve function.

    • Niacin plays a role in energy metabolism.

    • Vitamin D helps in calcium absorption and bone mineralization.

    • Sterility is generally linked with deficiencies or dysfunctions of other vitamins or hormones, not Vitamin K.

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