Pellagra is caused by the deficiency of

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(B) Niacin or nicotinamide (nicotinic acid) is also known as the anti-pellagra vitamin.Its deficiency causes pellagra,a condition characterized by sca

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(B) Niacin or nicotinamide (nicotinic acid) is also known as the anti-pellagra vitamin.Its deficiency causes pellagra,a condition characterized by scaly and pigmented skin.Deficiency of pyridoxine (Vitamin $B_{6}$) leads to anaemia,neuritic pain,convulsions,and skin lesions.Deficiency of folic acid causes megaloblastic or macrocytic anaemia.Deficiency of biotin (Vitamin $B_{7}$ or Vitamin $H$) causes dermatitis and anorexia.

Column $X$	Column $Y$
$(1)$ Oleic acid	$(P)$ Triose sugar
$(2)$ Trihydroxy alcohol	$(Q)$ Unsaturated fatty acid
$(3)$ Glyceraldehyde	$(R)$ Subcutaneous fat
$(4)$ Amylopectin	$(S)$ Glycerol
$(5)$ Cholesterol	$(T)$ Branched chain of glucose units

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