Our Cells Use Vitamin C to Make Collagen

question 38

Multiple Choice

Our cells use vitamin C to make collagen.People on a vitamin C deficient diet have increased risk of small blood vessels rupturing.Which of the following is the best explanation for this observation?

• A)Collagen is the connective tissue in blood
• B)Collagen weakens the cells lining blood vessels
• C)Collagen is in the connective tissue surrounding blood vessels
• D)Collagen causes blood vessels to become stiff and more likely to break
• E)Collagen inhibits blood clotting

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