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The deficiency of Vitamin C causes ____________.
Rickets
Scurvy
Beriberi
Night blindness
Scurvy
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) deficiency leads to Scurvy, a condition characterized by the inability of the body to synthesize collagen. This results in the weakening of connective tissues, leading to symptoms like bleeding gums, easy bruising, and poor wound healing.
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) deficiency leads to Scurvy, a condition characterized by the inability of the body to synthesize collagen. This results in the weakening of connective tissues, leading to symptoms like bleeding gums, easy bruising, and poor wound healing.
Think of Vitamin C as the 'glue' that holds your body's structural bricks together; without enough glue, the walls (tissues) start to crumble.
The 'C' in Vitamin C stands for 'Collagen' production, and a lack of it causes 'Scurvy'.
C6тАЛH8тАЛO6тАЛ тАФ The chemical formula for Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C).
Vitamin C acts as a mandatory cofactor for the enzymes prolyl hydroxylase and lysyl hydroxylase. These enzymes are responsible for the hydroxylation of proline and lysine residues in procollagen, which is essential for the stabilization of the collagen triple helix structure. Without sufficient C6тАЛH8тАЛO6тАЛ, the collagen fibrils become unstable and degrade, causing structural failure in blood vessels and skin.
Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin.
It is a potent antioxidant that protects cells from oxidative stress.
Humans cannot synthesize Vitamin C endogenously due to the lack of the enzyme L-gulonolactone oxidase.
Scurvy was historically common among sailors who lacked fresh fruits during long voyages.
Promotes wound healing
Enhances iron absorption from plant-based foods
Boosts immune system function
Prevention of Scurvy in diet
Collagen biosynthesis in human skin and cartilage
Rickets is caused by Vitamin D deficiency.
Beriberi is caused by Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) deficiency.
Night blindness is caused by Vitamin A deficiency.
B is correct тАФ Scurvy is the specific clinical manifestation of chronic Vitamin C deficiency leading to connective tissue breakdown.
For competitive exams, memorize the 'Vitamin-Deficiency-Disease' triad: A-Night Blindness, B1-Beriberi, C-Scurvy, D-Rickets, K-Hemorrhage.
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