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Which disease results from a deficiency of ascorbic acid?

Correct answer A. Scurvy

Explanation

Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is needed to make collagen, so a lack of it causes scurvy, with bleeding gums, poor wound healing and weak blood vessels.

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