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The people dependent exclusively on maiz...

The people dependent exclusively on maize diet , are more likely to suffer from

A

Rickets

B

Pellagra

C

Beri-beri

D

Dysentery

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The correct Answer is:
B
Pellagra rough skin is a niacin (or Tryptophan) deficiency which often results in diarrhea, dementia and dermatitis. The large scale consumption of corn has resulted in many cases of pellagra because corn is poorly absorbed in the body.
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