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Deficiency of ascorbic acid in diet causes _______(a) scurvy(b) beri beri(c) rickets(d) cheilosisThis question was addressed to me in my homework.Query is from Biomolecules topic in section Biomolecules of Chemistry – Class 12

Answer» RIGHT choice is (a) scurvy

The best I can explain: Ascorbic acid is another NAME for vitamin C which is highly water-soluble and an important dietary SUPPLEMENT. It is present in citrus fruits and leafy vegetables. Scurvy is a DISEASE caused by the DEFICIENCY of vitamin C.


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