Question

Scurvy is caused by the deficiency of:

• A. Vitamin A
• B. Vitamin B
• C. Vitamin C
• D. Vitamin D

Answer 1

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.