alleryThe disease scurvy results from deficiency of:
AVitamin C, found in citrus fruits like orange and lemon
BVitamin D, the bone vitamin produced under sunlight too
CVitamin B12, important for red blood cells in the body
DVitamin A, the vitamin for vision in dim light conditions
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Vitamin C, found in citrus fruits like orange and lemon
Scurvy is due to vitamin C (ascorbic acid) deficiency
classic in sailors before they ate citrus.
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