Ascorbic acid deficiency causes a disease which can be avoided if citrus fruits are incorporated in diet. What is common name of this nutrient and identify the disease caused by its deficiency?

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Ascorbic acid:
Vitamin C is also called ascorbic acid.
It is necessary for keeping teeth, gums and joints healthy.
It also increases the resistance of our body to infection and helps to fight disease.
It is present in citrus fruits, amla, tomato, guava and green vegetables.
Deficiency of vitamin C leads to scurvy.
Final answer: The common name of ascorbic acid is vitamin C and the deficiency of ascorbic acid leads to scurvy.

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