Banner 0
Banner 1
Banner 2
Banner 3
Banner 4
Banner 5
Banner 6
Banner 7
Banner 8
Banner 9

Q.

The difference between Marasmus and Kwashiorkor is that 

see full answer

Your Exam Success, Personally Taken Care Of

1:1 expert mentors customize learning to your strength and weaknesses – so you score higher in school , IIT JEE and NEET entrance exams.
An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya

a

Marasmus is caused by deficiency of Vitamin B while Kwashiorkor is caused by the deficiency of Vitamin D.

b

Marasmus is caused by a calorie deficiency while Kwashiorkor is caused by protein deficiency.

c

Marasmus is a simultaneous deficiency of proteins and calories while Kwashiorkor is due to just protein deficiency unaccompanied by calorie deficiency.

d

Marasmus is a deficiency of just proteins while Kwashiorkor is due to a deficiency of both proteins and calories. 

answer is C.

(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)

Best Courses for You

JEE

JEE

NEET

NEET

Foundation JEE

Foundation JEE

Foundation NEET

Foundation NEET

CBSE

CBSE

Detailed Solution

Marasmus is a condition that resulted from simultaneous deficiency of proteins and calories. Kwashiorkor is due to just protein deficiency unaccompanied by calorie deficiency.

Watch 3-min video & get full concept clarity
score_test_img

courses

No courses found

Ready to Test Your Skills?

Check your Performance Today with our Free Mock Test used by Toppers!

Take Free Test

Get Expert Academic Guidance – Connect with a Counselor Today!

best study material, now at your finger tips!

  • promsvg

    live classes

  • promsvg

    progress tracking

  • promsvg

    24x7 mentored guidance

  • promsvg

    study plan analysis

download the app

gplay
mentor

Download the App

gplay
whats app icon
personalised 1:1 online tutoring
The difference between Marasmus and Kwashiorkor is that