Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) Flashcards

1
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Deficiency of Vitamin C associated with…

A

Fragility of capillaries resulting in hemorrhages throughout body

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2
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The precursor of Vit. C is

A

Glucose

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3
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Vitamin C is needed for..

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proper collagen formation

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4
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Vitamin C also associated with…

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hydroxylation of proline to hydroxyproline (important in collagen)

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