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Scurvey is caused by: |
| A. | Vitamin 'D' |
| B. | Vitamin 'A' |
| C. | Vitamin 'C' |
| D. | Vitamin 'B' |
| Answer» C. Vitamin 'C' | |
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Explanation: Scurvy is a disease resulting from a deficiency of vitamin C (ascorbic acid). It is sometimes also referred to as Barlow's disease, named after Sir Thomas Barlow, a British physician who described it in 1883. Scurvy can be prevented by consuming enough vitamin C, either in the diet or as a supplement. |
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