Class 12 Chemistry - Chapter Biomolecules NCERT Solutions | Why are vitamin A and vitamin C essentia

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Question 20

Why are vitamin A and vitamin C essential to us? Give their important sources.

Answer

The deficiency of vitamin A leads to xerophthalmia (hardening of the cornea of the eye) and night blindness. The deficiency of vitamin C leads to scurvy (bleeding gums).

The sources of vitamin A are fish liver oil, carrots, butter and milk. The sources of vitamin C are citrus fruits like amla, oranges etc.

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