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The following are the symptoms of a deficiency disease. Can you identify the disease and nutrient related to it?

i) Bleeding gums.
ii) Wounds take longer time to heal.

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Scurvy - Vitamin D
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Scurvy - Vitamin C
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Rickets - Vitamin C
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Rickets - Vitamin D
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Solution

The correct option is B Scurvy - Vitamin C
Deficiency of vitamin C causes scurvy. Symptoms of scurvy includes bleeding gums and the wounds in that person take longer time to heal. Including citrus fruits like oranges, lemon and gooseberries can help heal scurvy.

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