Question

what is the name of the niacin - deficiency disease?
o a. anemia
o b. beriberi
o c pellagra
o d. scurvy

Explanation:

To determine the niacin - deficiency disease, we analyze each option:

• Option a: Anemia is typically related to iron, vitamin B12, or folate deficiencies, not niacin.
• Option b: Beriberi is caused by thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency.
• Option c: Pellagra is the disease that results from niacin (vitamin B3) deficiency.
• Option d: Scurvy is caused by vitamin C deficiency.

Answer:

c. Pellagra