Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Aptitude Test

Chapter

General Knowledge

Topic

Biology

Question:

Deficiency of which of the following vitamin can be related to the cause of scurvy disease?

Options:

Vitamin D

Vitamin A

Vitamin B

Vitamin C

Correct Answer:

Vitamin C

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (4) → Vitamin C

Scurvy is caused by a deficiency of Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), which is essential for the synthesis of collagen in humans. A lack of Vitamin C leads to symptoms like bleeding gums, weakness, and bruising.