Question

Which of the following statements is true of vitamin C? a. An excess of the vitamin can result in gallstones. b. It inhibits iron absorption. c. A lack of the vitamin causes beriberi. d. It helps maintain connective tissues. e. It prevents common cold.

Answer 1

b it inhibits iron absorption

Answer 2

Answer:

Option C

Explanation:

Vitamin C or Ascorbic acid is very essential to maintain bones and cartilages and enhance the immunity system. It is also very essential for blood clotting. It is a water soluble vitamin that leads to problem of scurvy. Some other advantage of vitamin C includes –  

a) Act as an antioxidant

b) It regulates and maintains the collagen i.e connective tissue protein

c) Prevents infection and  

d) Absorbs iron.  

Beriberi  is caused by the deficiency of vitamin B-1 and not vitamin c

Option C