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Question
Marasmus is due to deficiency of:
(a) Vitamin C
(b) Carbohydrates
(c) Fat
(d) Food
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Solution
(b) Carbohydrates
(c) Fat
(Note: Marasmus is mainly caused due to the deficiency of proteins, but as per the options provided, the right answer would be both carbohydrates and fats.)
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