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Answer : 4. "Vitamin A"
Nyctalopia, more commonly known as Night Blindness, is caused by the deficiency of which nutrient?
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Nyctalopia, more commonly known as Night Blindness, is caused by the deficiency of which nutrient?
- 1Vitamin Cfalse
- 2Magnesiumfalse
- 3Potassiumfalse
- 4Vitamin Atrue
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Answer : 4. "Vitamin A"
Explanation :
1. Nyctalopia (night blindness) is caused by deficiency of Vitamin A.
2. Foods rich in Vitamin A are carrots, spinach, sweet potatoes, lettuce, etc.
3. Vitamin A deficiency can cause damage to rod cells, which reduces the ability to see in low light.