Directions for: The questions consist of two statements each, printed as assertion and reason. While answering these questions you are required to choose any one of the following five responses A. If both the Assertion and the Reason are true and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion. B. If both the Assertion and the Reason are true but the Reason is not a correct explanation of Assertion. C. If the Assertion is true but the Reason is false. D. If both the Assertion and the Reason are false. E. If Assertion is false but Reason is true.
Assertion: Scurvy is caused by deficiency of vitamin. Reason: Deficiency of ascorbic acid causes scurvy.A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D
E) E
Correct Answer: B
Solution :
Ascorbic acid is called vitamin C. It is a water soluble vitamin commonly occurs in citrus fruits, leafy vegetables. It is important in the formation of collagen, cement of I bone, teeth connective tissue of blood vessels and may help in resistance against various infections. About 45 milligrams of vitamin C required daily. Deficience of this vitamin causes scurvy, break down of skin, blood vessels etc.
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