Which one of the following diseases may be caused by the deficiency of

Which one of the following diseases may be caused by the deficiency of vitamin C ?

Rickets

Rabies

Hepatitis

Scurvy

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UPSC NDA-2 – 2019

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The correct option is D) Scurvy.

Scurvy is a disease resulting from a deficiency of vitamin C (ascorbic acid).

Vitamin C is essential for the synthesis of collagen, a protein required for healthy skin, gums, blood vessels, bones, and connective tissue. Symptoms of scurvy include fatigue, gum disease, joint pain, poor wound healing, and bleeding. Rickets is caused by Vitamin D deficiency. Rabies is a viral infection. Hepatitis is typically a viral infection causing liver inflammation.

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