The disease that is caused by a deficiency of niacin is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The disease that is caused by a deficiency of niacin is:
A. Scurvy
B. Rickets
C. Pellagra
D. Beriberi
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Pellagra, with the 3 Ds (dermatitis, diarrhea, dementia), is due to deficiency of niacin (vitamin B₃) or tryptophan. Beriberi is B₁, scurvy C, rickets D. Niacin is part of NAD and NADP.

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