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Biochemistry Vitamins and Minerals 0dc936d9

Which is the vitamin deficiency disorder, in people who take the given cereals as their staple diet?

A
Scurvy
B
Beriberi
C
Pellagra
D
Pyridoxine deficiency
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. C. PellagraPicture given are of maize and Jowar* Maize-Niacin present in unavailable form Niacytin* Sorghum vulgare (Jowar)-High Leucine content inhibit QPRTase, rate limiting enzyme in Niacin synthesis.

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