Multiple choice general knowledge

Scurvy is caused by the deficiency of?

  1. Vitamin A

  2. Vitamin B

  3. Vitamin C

  4. Vitamin D
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Vitamin C is the correct answer because scurvy is specifically caused by Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) deficiency. Vitamin C is essential for collagen synthesis, and its deficiency leads to weakened blood vessels, bleeding gums, and poor wound healing. Vitamin A deficiency causes night blindness, B deficiency causes beriberi, and D deficiency causes rickets.

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