Question : Pellagra and Scurvy are caused by which pair of vitamin deficiencies respectively.
Option 1: Vitamin C and Vitamin D
Option 2: Vitamin B-3 and Vitamin C
Option 3: Vitamin C and Vitamin A
Option 4: Vitamin A and Vitamin B-12
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Correct Answer: Vitamin B-3 and Vitamin C
Solution : The correct option is Vitamin B-3 and Vitamin C .
Pellagra is a deficiency of Vitamin B3, causing dermatitis, diarrhoea, and dementia. It was common in societies dependent on maize. Scurvy is caused by a lack of Vitamin C, causing fatigue, weakness, bleeding gums, joint discomfort, and easy bruising due to reduced collagen formation.
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