Deficiency of Which of the Following Is Associated with Scurvy

question 59

Multiple Choice

Deficiency of which of the following is associated with scurvy?

• A) vitamin A
• B) vitamin B₁
• C) vitamin C
• D) vitamin D

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Definitions:

Gene Recruitment

The evolutionary process by which a gene acquires a new function, distinct from its original function.

Promiscuous Proteins

Proteins that can perform multiple biochemical functions or interact with many different molecules within a cell due to their flexible structure.

Complex Adaptations

Traits that have evolved through many intermediate stages and provide a significant advantage to an organism in a particular environment.

Spinal Canal

The hollow space within the vertebrae through which the spinal cord passes.