Scurvy Is Characterized by the Breakdown of Connective Tissue, Especially

question 26

Multiple Choice

Scurvy is characterized by the breakdown of connective tissue, especially the skin, blood vessels, and gums.This is caused by a deficiency in vitamin _____.

• A)Vitamin A
• B)Vitamin B
• C)Vitamin C
• D)Vitamin D

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Definitions:

Muscle Contraction

The process by which muscle fibers shorten and generate force, enabling movement of the body and function of internal organs.

Enzymes

Organic compounds which greatly accelerate the speed of almost every chemical reaction occurring inside cells.

Activation Energy

Energy that must be added to molecules to initiate a reaction.

Chemical Reactions

Processes that involve the transformation of substances by breaking and forming chemical bonds leading to new substances.