The disease caused by the deficiency of vitamin B₃ (niacin) is characterized by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The disease caused by the deficiency of vitamin B₃ (niacin) is characterized by:
A. Bone deformities
B. Night blindness
C. Bleeding gums
D. Dermatitis, diarrhea, dementia
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Pellagra (niacin deficiency) presents with the three D's: dermatitis, diarrhea, and dementia. Bleeding gums is scurvy (vitamin C), bone deformities rickets (vitamin D), night blindness vitamin A deficiency.

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