Question

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

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

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]