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Pellagra is caused due to the deficiency...

Pellagra is caused due to the deficiency of

A

Thiamine

B

Ascorbic acid

C

Niacin (Nicotinic Acid) `(B_(5))`

D

Calciferol

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C
(c) Nicotinic acid or vitamin `B_(5)` is a pellagra preventing factor or PP factor . Pellagra caused due to the deficiency of vitamin `B_(5)` is characterized by dermatitis (thick , pigmental skin ), muscle atrophy and severe inflamation of mucous membrane of mouth.
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