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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.