Vitamin A is essential for the proper functioning of the eyes, particularly for vision in low light conditions. Its deficiency leads to a condition known as nyctalopia or night blindness.
Deficiency of which vitamin causes night blindness ?
Asked in Government Polytechnic Exam 2012 · Topic: Vitamins and Nutrition (Fat-soluble Vitamins (A, D, E, K): Chemical names, sources, functions, deficiency diseases, toxicity)
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