Question

Which disease is caused due to deficiency of vitamin C? State its two symptoms

Answer 1

Vitamin C:

1. Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid is a water-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in some foods like oranges, lemons, etc.
2. Scurvy is caused due to deficiency of vitamin C.

Following are a few symptoms of scurvy:

1. Skin spots caused by bleeding and bruising from ruptured blood vessels.
2. Swelling or bleeding of gums, and loss of teeth.
3. Hair loss.
4. Delayed healing of wounds.