KCET2017ChemistryPolymers
Pick the wrong statement from the following :
Options
- ASources of Vitamin ( B₁ ) are yeast, milk, green vegetables and cereals
- BDeficiency of Vitamin ( B₆ ) (pyridoxime)results in convulsions
- CConsumption of citrus fruits and green leafyvegetables in food prevents scurvy
- DDeficiency of vitamin D causes xerophthalmia
Correct answer
D. Deficiency of vitamin D causes xerophthalmia
Step-by-step solution
Xerophthalmia is caused by deficiency of vitamin A. Symptoms of this is hardening of cornea of eye (dryness of cornea).