Deficiency of Vitamin C causes a disease known as _____________. [1 mark]

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Deficiency of Vitamin C causes a disease known as scurvy. (1 mark)

Vitamin C is required by the body for a healthy gums. Deficiency of vitamin C results in scurvy whereby the gums start to bleed.

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