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Deficiency of essential amino acids in the diet results in which disease?

1. Night blindness
2. Pernicious anaemia
3. Kwashiorkor
4. Sickle cell anaemia

Correct answer: Kwashiorkor

Solution

Deficiency of essential amino acids (dietary protein) causes Kwashiorkor. Night blindness is vitamin A, pernicious anaemia is vitamin B12, and sickle cell anaemia is a genetic haemoglobin disorder.

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