Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) Prevents Scurvy Because

question 85

Multiple Choice

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) prevents scurvy because

• A) it is involved in the formation of the proper β -sheet structure of collagen.
• B) it is involved in the metabolism of heme used in hemoglobin.
• C) it encourages the formation of disulfide linkages in collagen.
• D) it is an unusual amino acid found in the primary structure of collagen.
• E) it is used to hydroxylate prolines in the primary structure of collagen.

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Definitions:

Blood Flow

The movement of blood through the circulatory system, delivering nutrients and oxygen to cells and removing waste products.

Acidic Coating

A type of material coating that has a low pH, often used to protect surfaces or enhance the performance of certain products.

Epidermis

The outermost layer of the skin, which acts as a barrier to protect the body from the external environment.

Plasma Proteins

Proteins found in blood plasma that play roles in clotting, defense mechanisms, and transportation of substances in the blood.