Scurvy is caused by the deficiency of:

Vitamin A

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Vitamin B

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Vitamin C

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Vitamin D

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Solution

The correct option is C Vitamin C
Scurvy is a condition characterised by general weakness, anaemia, gingivitis (gum disease) and skin haemorrhages caused by a prolonged deficiency of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) in the diet.

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