The Primary Function of Vitamin C in Cellular Metabolism Is

question 41

Multiple Choice

The primary function of vitamin C in cellular metabolism is to

• A)synthesize collagen.
• B)add hydroxyl groups to the amino acid proline.
• C)act as nonspecific reducing agent (electron donor).
• D)maintain iron in its reduced form in the formation of collagen.

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