Deficiency of riboflavin causes beri beri.
A. True
B. False
This question was addressed to me during an interview.
The question is from Biomolecules topic in chapter Biomolecules of Chemistry – Class 12
The correct option is B. False
Best explanation: Riboflavin is vitamin B2, the deficiency of which causes cheilosis and digestive disorders. Beri beri is caused by the deficiency of thiamine, or vitamin B1.