JAMB Biology 1982 Question 6

Question 6

Food Substances and Enzymes

Kwashiorkor is caused by severe deficiency of

  1. A.water
  2. B.oil
  3. C.drugs
  4. D.proteins
  5. E.sugars
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Answer: D (proteins)

Explanation

Kwashiorkor is a disease of children whose diet lacks enough protein.