Question
Which vitamin is called ascorbic acid? What are its physiological functions? Which disease is caused by the deficiency of this vitamin?
Solution
Vitamin C is called ascorbic acid. Its physiological functions are:
(i) It improves appetite.
(ii) It helps in curing cold.
(iii) It helps in the healing of wounds and cuts.
(iv) It helps in the growth of good teeth.
The deficiency of this vitamin causes a disease called scurvy. This causes swelling and bleeding of gums, as well as pains in muscles and joints.
