Detect analogy : Rickets : Scurvy : Beri-beri
Correct answer: C. They are diseases caused by deficiency of vitamins.
- A. They ae insects.
- B. They are infectious diseases.
- C. They are diseases caused by deficiency of vitamins.
- D. They are diseases caused by certain insect bites.
Explanation
Rickets, scurvy and beriberi result from vitamin deficiencies, especially deficiencies of vitamins D, C and B1 respectively. They are nutritional disorders rather than insect-borne infections.
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