Severe thiamine deficiency is associated with:: (A) Decreased RBC transketolase activity, (B) Increased clotting time, (C) Decreased RBC transaminase activity, (D) Increased xanthic acid excretion
Answer is A. Ans. A Decreased RBC transketolase activity(Ref: Harper 31/e page 185)Thiamine is a coenzyme of Erythrocyte transketolase so its activity is decreased if Thiamine deficiency