Medical Science · Biochemistry and Nutrition
A 5-year-old child maintained on a predominantly corn-based diet presents with classic symptoms of dermatitis, diarrhea, and dementia. Serum tryptophan levels are low. A deficiency in which of the following vitamins/coenzymes is primary to this condition?
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- 1Thiamine (B1)
- 2Niacin (B3)✓
- 3Riboflavin (B2)
- 4Pyridoxine (B6)
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Niacin (B3)
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