Ascorbic Acid is

The correct answer is Option (1) → Vitamin C

Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) plays several important roles in the body:

• Acts as a strong antioxidant → Protects cells from oxidative damage

• Required for collagen synthesis → Helps in wound healing → Maintains skin, gums and connective tissues

• Helps in iron absorption → Converts Fe³⁺ to Fe²⁺ for better absorption

• Boosts immune system

Deficiency of Vitamin C causes: Scurvy

Symptoms of scurvy include: • Bleeding gums • Weakness • Joint pain • Poor wound healing

Option 1: Vitamin C  - Correct Ascorbic acid = Vitamin C

Option 2: Vitamin D Regulates calcium metabolism Not ascorbic acid

Option 3: Vitamin B Group of vitamins like B₁, B₂, B₁₂ etc. Not ascorbic acid

Option 4: Vitamin K Helps in blood clotting Not ascorbic acid