Select the incorrect match.
Solution:
The question asks to identify the incorrect match among the given options. Let's analyze each option:
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Thiamine – Beriberi: Thiamine (Vitamin B1) deficiency indeed causes Beriberi, a disease affecting the nervous system and heart. This is a correct match.
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Ascorbic acid – Scurvy: Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) deficiency causes Scurvy, characterized by weakness, anemia, gum disease, and skin hemorrhages. This is a correct match.
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Niacin – Pellagra: Niacin (Vitamin B3) deficiency causes Pellagra, a disease characterized by dermatitis, diarrhea, and dementia (the '3 Ds'). This is a correct match.
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Cyanocobalamin – Leukemia: Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) deficiency causes pernicious anemia and neurological problems, not Leukemia. Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects blood-forming tissues, including the bone marrow and lymphatic system. Therefore, this is an incorrect match.
Thus, the incorrect match is Cyanocobalamin – Leukemia.