Question

(a) What are the functions of vitamin C and vitamin D?
(2 marks)

(b) Name the diseases caused due to their deficiency.
(2 marks)

(4 marks)

Answer 1

(a) Vitamin C helps in absorption of iron, preventing infections, and healing of wounds whereas, Vitamin D helps in absorption of calcium, and growth of healthy bones and teeth. (2 marks)

(b) Deficiency of vitamin C causes scurvy, which leads to bleeding gums. Deficiency of Vitamin D causes rickets, which leads to soft and weak bones. (2 marks)