Which vitamin deficiency affects energy metabolism by impairing glycolysis and the citric acid cycle?
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Correct answer: Vitamin B1
Vitamin B1 deficiency disrupts carbohydrate metabolism. Thiamine-dependent enzymes are essential for glycolysis-linked pathways.
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