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Scurvy is a disease caused due to deficiency of _________

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Vitamin A
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Vitamin C
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Vitamin B
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Vitamin D
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Solution

The correct option is B Vitamin C
Scurvy is a disease that occurs when you have a severe lack of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) in your diet. Scurvy causes general weakness, anemia, gum disease, and skin hemorrhages.

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