Question

Match List-I with List-II:

List-I		List-II
A	Vitamin B6	(I)	Cheilosis
B	Vitamin B2	(II)	Osteomalacia
C	Vitamin D	(III)	Anaemia
D	Vitamin B12	(IV)	Convulsions

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A-I, B-II, C-III, D-IV
• B. A-I, B-III, C-II, D-IV
• C. A-I, B-II, C-IV, D-III
• D. A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

To solve the problem of matching vitamins with their associated deficiencies or symptoms, let's analyze each vitamin:

1. Vitamin B₆ (Pyridoxine): This vitamin is associated with convulsions if deficient. 
   Therefore, A-IV.
2. Vitamin B₂ (Riboflavin): A deficiency can cause cheilosis, which involves cracking and inflammation at the corners of the mouth. 
   Therefore, B-I.
3. Vitamin D: This vitamin is crucial for calcium absorption; a deficiency can lead to osteomalacia (softening of bones) in adults. 
   Therefore, C-II.
4. Vitamin B₁₂ (Cobalamin): A deficiency usually results in anaemia, particularly megaloblastic anaemia. 
   Therefore, D-III.

Thus, the correct matches are: A-IV, B-I, C-II, D-III.

Answer 2

Vitamin B₆ deficiency leads to convulsions (IV), Vitamin B₂ deficiency leads to cheilosis (I), Vitamin D deficiency causes osteomalacia (II), and Vitamin B₁₂ deficiency leads to anemia (III). Each vitamin plays a specific role in human physiology, and their deficiencies result in specific disorders.

Vitamin B₆: It is essential for the metabolism of amino acids and neurotransmitter synthesis. A deficiency can cause neurological symptoms, such as convulsions, irritability, and confusion.

Vitamin B₂ (Riboflavin): This vitamin is crucial for the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. A deficiency can result in cheilosis, which is the cracking of the lips, and inflammation of the mouth and tongue.

Vitamin D: Vitamin D is essential for calcium and phosphorus absorption, promoting bone health. A deficiency in this vitamin leads to osteomalacia in adults, which causes weak bones and muscle weakness, often due to insufficient sunlight or dietary intake.

Vitamin B₁₂: It plays an important role in red blood cell formation and neurological function. A lack of vitamin B₁₂ leads to anemia, characterized by a reduction in red blood cell production, resulting in fatigue and weakness.

Thus, deficiencies in these vitamins can lead to a variety of disorders, affecting multiple systems in the body.