everyday science MCQ #5267

Deficiency of Vitamin C leads to a disease known as

everyday science MCQ #5267

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Deficiency of Vitamin C leads to a disease known as

    • A) Scurvy
    • B) Infertility
    • C) Rickets
    • D) Beriberi

    Answer: Scurvy

    Explanation: Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is required for collagen synthesis; its deficiency causes scurvy, characterised by bleeding gums, bruising, and poor wound healing.