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Match the List-I with List-II.


List-I (Name of Vitamin) List-II (Deficiency disease)
A. Vitamin B12
B. Vitamin D
C. Vitamin B2
D. Vitamin B6
I. Cheilosis
II. Convulsions
III. Rickets
IV. Pernicious anaemia

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options

A

A-I,   B-III,   C-II,   D-IV

B

A-IV,   B-III,   C-I,   D-II

C

A-II,   B-III,   C-I,   D-IV

D

A-IV,   B-III,   C-II,   D-I

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Correct Answer :

Option B

A-IV,   B-III,   C-I,   D-II

A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II

Solution :

The correct option is A-IV, B-III, C-I, D-II.

To match List-I (Vitamins) with List-II (Deficiency diseases), we analyze the function and deficiency symptoms of each vitamin listed:

A. Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin):
Vitamin B12 is essential for red blood cell maturation and neurological function. Its deficiency leads to a lack of intrinsic factor or poor absorption, resulting in Pernicious anaemia (IV).

B. Vitamin D:
Vitamin D plays a critical role in calcium absorption and bone mineralization. A deficiency in Vitamin D leads to weak and soft bones, causing Rickets (III) in children.

C. Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin):
Vitamin B2 is crucial for energy production and cellular function. Deficiency of riboflavin causes Cheilosis (I), which is characterized by inflammatory lesions and cracking at the corners of the mouth.

D. Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine):
Vitamin B6 is involved in amino acid metabolism and neurotransmitter synthesis. A severe deficiency of Vitamin B6 can lead to neurological issues, including Convulsions (II).

Matching the lists accordingly, we get:
A - IV
B - III
C - I
D - II

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