Scurvy and beri - beri and caused by the deficiency of___________?
Correct answer: C. Vitamin C and B
- A. Vitamin B and C
- B. Vitamin B and D
- C. Vitamin C and B
- D. Vitamin A and B
Explanation
Scurvy results from vitamin C deficiency, while beri-beri results from vitamin B1, or thiamine, deficiency. Therefore the pair is vitamin C and vitamin B. Students may choose a because it contains both vitamins but reverses the diseases and their deficiencies.
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