Science Class 5 Human Body and Health

Asked by AKSHAY GURU VARADHARAJAN · SRI CHAITANYA TECHNO SCHOOL, JAYANTI NAGAR.

Sores in the mouth may be caused by the deficiency of _________.

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Answer: B. Vitamin B

While Vitamin C deficiency causes bleeding gums (scurvy), sores on the tongue and the corners of the mouth are most commonly linked to a lack of Vitamin B (specifically B2, B3, B6, or B12). These vitamins are essential for maintaining healthy skin and tissue inside the mouth.

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