JKSSB Written 2018
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Option B —
Vitamin C
Scurvy is a disease resulting from a chronic lack of Vitamin C (also known as Ascorbic Acid). Vitamin C is essential for the production of collagen, a protein that acts as the "glue" holding our skin, blood vessels, and tissues together.Symptoms of Scurvy
Swollen and bleeding gums: One of the most common early signs.
Skin spots: Small red or purple spots caused by bleeding under the skin.
Joint pain: Due to weakened connective tissues.
Slow wound healing: The body cannot repair tissues effectively without collagen.
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