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 infection and healing of wounds whereas, vitamin D helps in absorption of calcium and growth of healthy bones and teeth.

b) Deficiency of vitamin C causes scurvy which leads to bleeding gums. And deficiency of vitamin D causes rickets which leads to soft and weak bones.