The deficiency of vitamin A causes: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The deficiency of vitamin A causes:
A. Night blindness
B. Beri-beri
C. Pellagra
D. Scurvy
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Vitamin A is essential for the synthesis of rhodopsin. Deficiency leads to impaired dark adaptation (night blindness) and eventually xerophthalmia. Beri-beri is B₁ deficiency, pellagra B₃, scurvy vitamin C.

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