Question
Chemistry Question on Biomolecules
Cheilosis and digestive disorders are due to the deficiency of
A
Vitamin A
B
Thiamine
C
Riboflavin
D
Ascorbic acid
Answer
Riboflavin
Explanation
Solution
Cheilosis refers to the cracking or fissuring at the corners of the mouth and lips. Cheilosis, digestive disorders and burning sensation of the skin are deficiency diseasesthat are caused by the deficiency of vitamin B2 or riboflavin.
Hence, the correct option is C) 'Cheilosis' and 'Digestive disorders' are caused by the deficiency ofvitaminB 2, popularly called Riboflavin.