Multiple choice

Which of the following species of birds lacks the ability to carry out the biosynthesis of vitamin C?

  1. Pencaea

  2. Passerine

  3. Palecanus

  4. Parorcomyza

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Passerines lack the ability to carry out the biosynthesis of vitamin C. These birds have lost the ability to synthesise vitamin C with time.