Beriberi is a degenerative disease caused by a deficiency of ________, having the effects of muscle weakness and CNS and cardiovascular problems including heart disease.

A) vitamin B1 (thiamine)
B) vitamin B12 (cobalamin)
C) vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
D) niacin (nicotinic acid)
E) vitamin B2 (riboflavin)


A) vitamin B1 (thiamine)

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