Which of the following is not a correct match of a nutrient and its deficiency syndrome?
a. calcium—scurvy
b. cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12)—megaloblastic anemia
c. thiamine (vitamin B1)—beriberi
d. ascorbic acid (vitamin C)—dental disorders
ANS: A
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A Correct: A severe deficiency of calcium can cause rickets or osteoporosis.
B Incorrect: This is a correct match.
C Incorrect: This is a correct match.
D Incorrect: This is a correct match.
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