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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Which vitamin deficiency is seen in vegetarians especially -
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The correct answer is  Ans. is 'a' i.e., Vitamin B12* Dietary sources of vitamin B12 are of animal origin only and include meat, eggs, milk, diary products, fish, poultry etc. Vitamin B12 is absent in plant foods. Small amount of vitamin B12 is synthesized in the intestine by the action of intestinal flora.