BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

VITAMINS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)-helps heal wounds and boosts the immune system.
A
Milk
B
Oranges
C
Yeast
D
Cheese
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It is needed by the body to help wounds heal, to enhance the absorption of iron from plant foods, and to support the immune system. It works as an antioxidant to protect your cells against free radicals, which may play a role in heart disease, cancer and other diseases.

Detailed explanation-2: -Vitamin C (VitC) or ascorbic acid (AscA), a cofactor for collagen synthesis and a primary antioxidant, is rapidly consumed post‐wounding. Parenteral VitC administration suppresses pro‐inflammatory responses while promoting anti‐inflammatory and pro‐resolution effects in human/murine sepsis.

Detailed explanation-3: -Oranges. One medium-sized orange provides 83 mg of vitamin C, which is 92% of the DV ( 7, 54 ). Widely eaten, oranges make up a significant portion of dietary vitamin C intake. Other citrus fruits can also help you meet your vitamin C needs.

Detailed explanation-4: -Vitamin C is needed for the growth and repair of tissues in all parts of your body. It is used to: Form an important protein used to make skin, tendons, ligaments, and blood vessels. Heal wounds and form scar tissue.

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