Question

Explain why vitamin c is soluble in water

Answer 1

they are removed from our body through urine so they are soluble in water

Answer 2

Vitmain C

• Vitamin C is also called ascorbic acid. It is odourless and white in colour.
• Due to the presence of Vitamin C, wounds are healed rapidly.
• It is significant in increasing the metabolic rate.
• It is helpful in absorbing Iron and Calcium.
• The deficiency of this vitamin causes 'scurvy'.
• The individuals who do not take fresh fruits and vegetables, often suffer from this disease.
• Vitamin C is also helpful in maintaining the health of the connecting tissues, and in the formation of bones and red corpuscles.
• Generally, blood oozes from the gums due to the deficiency of vitamin C in the body.
• During illness and growth of children this vitamin is very helpful.

Sources :- Lemons, pineapples, grapes, apples, oranges green vegetables, turnip, cabbage,spinach and sprouty pulses are rich in vitamin C. The vitamin is found in high quantity in amla, green chillies and tomatoes.