Night blindness is caused by the deficiency of

Night blindness is caused by the deficiency of

[amp_mcq option1=”Vitamin C” option2=”Vitamin A” option3=”Vitamin K” option4=”Vitamin B” correct=”option2″]

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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2017
Night blindness is caused by the deficiency of Vitamin A.
Vitamin A is essential for the formation of rhodopsin, a pigment found in the rod cells of the retina that is crucial for vision in low light conditions. A deficiency leads to impaired night vision (nyctalopia).
Vitamin C deficiency causes Scurvy. Vitamin K deficiency can lead to blood clotting disorders. Deficiencies of various Vitamin B types cause conditions like Beriberi (B1), Pellagra (B3), anemia, etc.