Question
Biochemistry Question on Vitamins
A child presents with thinning of hair and scaling of the scalp. On taking further history, it is found that she consumes raw eggs in her diet regularly. The given manifestations are due to the deficiency of which of the following vitamins?
A
Niacin
B
Pyridoxine
C
Biotin
D
Thiamine
Answer
Biotin
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (C) : Biotin