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Give the source, biochemical role and deficiency symptoms of vitamin c. |
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Answer» sources of vitamin C are:citrus fruits like orange and lemon Broccoli strawberries Tomatoes Functions of vitamin C are: as an antioxidant it protects the body tissues from damage by oxidation.It plays an important role in growth and repair of the tissues.It helps in formation of amino ACIDS, collagen, CARNITINE .Deficiency disease of vitamin c is scurvy.Symptoms: WEAK muscles, fatigue, BLEEDING gums, swollen or painful joints, nosebleeds, paleness. |
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