Scaly, dry, brownish skin is caused by the deficiency of ______.

iron

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vitamin A

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vitamin C

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iodine

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Solution

The correct option is C vitamin C
The deficiency of vitamin C causes a diseases called scurvy. It is characterised by symptoms like scaly, dry, brownish skin and bleeding gums. Wounds also take longer time to heal in patients suffering from scurvy.

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