Question

What is vitamin C? Write its functions?

Answer 1

Vitamin C's Role in the Body. Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is necessary for the growth, development and repair of all body tissues. It's involved in many body functions, including formation of collagen, absorption of iron, the immune system, wound healing, and themaintenance of cartilage, bones, and teeth.

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Answer 2

Dear Student,

● Vitamin C -

• Vitamin C is also called as ascorbic acid.
• It is a water soluble vitamin.
• It helps in collagen synthesis, immune defense, iron absorption and antioxidant.
• Deficiency of vitamin C causes scurvy due to defect in collagen synthesis.
• Scurvy is treated by vitamin C tablets and eating lots of citrus fruits & vegetables.

# Functions of vitamin C -

1. It helps in collagen synthesis.
2. It is essential in growth and repair of tissues.
3. Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant.
4. Vitamin C increases absorption of iron and calcium.
5. It is essential immune defense of body.

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