everyday science MCQ #709

Deficiency diseases are caused by a lack of:

everyday science MCQ #709

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Deficiency diseases are caused by a lack of:

    • A) Vitamins or minerals
    • B) Carbohydrates
    • C) Fats
    • D) Proteins

    Answer: Vitamins or minerals

    Explanation: Deficiency diseases arise specifically from inadequate intake of essential micronutrients — vitamins (e.g., scurvy from Vitamin C deficiency) and minerals (e.g., anemia from iron deficiency).