Question
Biochemistry Question on Vitamins
A patient presenting with bleeding gums and easy bruisability was diagnosed with scurvy. This is due to
A
Low calcium
B
Defective collagen formation
C
Inhibition of clotting factor
D
Increased keratinization of epithelium
Answer
Defective collagen formation
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (B) : Defective collagen formation