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COMEDK · Chemistry · 30. Biomolecules

Which of the following vitamin is responsible for beri-beri disease?

  1. A A
  2. B \(\mathrm{B}_1\)
  3. C \(K\)
  4. D D
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(B) \(\mathrm{B}_1\)

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Beri-beri is a disease caused by a deficiency of Vitamin \(\mathrm{B}_1\), also known as thiamine. This vitamin is essential for the metabolism of carbohydrates and the proper functioning of the nervous system. Deficiency leads to symptoms such as muscle weakness, nerve damage,…
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