Pellagra is caused by deficiency of vitamin

Options

A $\mathrm{B}_1$
B $\mathrm{B}_2$
C $\mathrm{B}_5$
D $\mathrm{B}_6$

Correct answer

C. $\mathrm{B}_5$

Step-by-step solution

Pellagra is caused by deficiency of vitamin-

\mathrm{B}_5

. Therefore, vitamin-

\mathrm{B}_5

is also known as antipellagra factor. The symptoms of this disease are swollen lips, thick pigmented skin of hands and legs and patient feels irritable.

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