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JAMB Biology 1986 Question 18

Question 18

Food Substances and Enzymes

The severe deficiency of vitamin C leads to

  1. A.kwashiorkor
  2. B.beriberi
  3. C.pellagra
  4. D.scurvy.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (scurvy.)

Explanation

Lack of vitamin C causes scurvy, with bleeding gums and slow healing of wounds.