Deficiency of ascorbic acid in diet causes _______
A. scurvy
B. beri beri
C. rickets
D. cheilosis
This question was addressed to me in my homework.
Query is from Biomolecules topic in section Biomolecules of Chemistry – Class 12
Right choice is A. scurvy
The best I can explain: Ascorbic acid is another name for vitamin C which is highly water-soluble and an important dietary supplement. It is present in citrus fruits and leafy vegetables. Scurvy is a disease caused by the deficiency of vitamin C.