Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) Flashcards
1
Q
Deficiency of Vitamin C associated with…
A
Fragility of capillaries resulting in hemorrhages throughout body
2
Q
The precursor of Vit. C is
A
Glucose
3
Q
Vitamin C is needed for..
A
proper collagen formation
4
Q
Vitamin C also associated with…
A
hydroxylation of proline to hydroxyproline (important in collagen)