Correct option is B
Ans. (b) Vitamin K - Infertility
Sol.
Vitamin K is primarily responsible for blood clotting, not infertility. It plays a crucial role in the synthesis of clotting factors in the liver, helping prevent excessive bleeding. Infertility is not a commonly associated condition with Vitamin K deficiency.
Explanation of each option:
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(a) Thiamine - Beri-Beri –
Correct pair. Thiamine (Vitamin B1) deficiency causes
Beri-Beri, leading to nerve and heart problems.
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(b) Vitamin K - Infertility –
Incorrect pair. Vitamin K is linked to
blood clotting, not infertility.
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(c) Niacin - Pellagra –
Correct pair. Niacin (Vitamin B3) deficiency causes
Pellagra, characterized by
dermatitis, diarrhea, dementia, and death (4Ds).
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(d) Vitamin D - Rickets –
Correct pair. Vitamin D deficiency leads to
Rickets, a bone-softening disease in children.