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Which of the following deficiency diseases is caused by the lack of a water-soluble vitamin?

Options

  1. AXerophthalmia
  2. BOsteomalacia
  3. CScurvy
  4. DIncreased blood clotting time

Correct answer

C. Scurvy

Step-by-step solution

Vitamins are classified into fat-soluble (Vitamins A, D, E, and K) and water-soluble (B group vitamins and Vitamin C). Xerophthalmia is caused by the deficiency of Vitamin A, which is fat-soluble. Osteomalacia is caused by the deficiency of Vitamin D, which is fat-soluble. Increased blood clotting time is caused by the deficiency of Vitamin K, which is fat-soluble. Scurvy is caused by the deficiency of Vitamin C, which is a water-soluble vitamin. Answer: Scurvy

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