Scurvy is a disease caused due to deficiency of _________
A
Vitamin A
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B
Vitamin C
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C
Vitamin B
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D
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.