Question

Name the disease caused by Vitamin C deficiency. What are the sources of this Vitamin ? [ 2 MARKS ]

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Vitamin C deficiency can cause scurvy which leads to the bleeding gums and weakening of bones. Vitamin C is found in a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. Citrus fruits like lemon and oranges and non-citrus fruits like papaya, strawberries, raspberries, amla are good sources of vitamin C.Vegetables like bell peppers, kale, broccoli, spinach, etc. are also rich in vitamin C.