This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Biochemistry
[{'content': 'A 40 year old female patient complains of sore gums, loose teeth and weakness. Patient gives history of delayed wound healing. Lab investigations reveal Hb was 8 gm%. This patient may be suffering from deficiency of: \nSelect and explain. \nA. Vitamin A, B. Vitamin B1, C. Vitamin C, D. Vitamin D', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: C \nExplanation: The\xa0deficiency of\xa0ascorbic acid\xa0results in scurvy.\nThis disease is characterized by spongy and\xa0sore gums, loose teeth,\xa0anemia, swollen joints,\xa0fragile\xa0blood\xa0vessels,\xa0decreased immunocompetence, delayed wound\xa0healing, sluggish hormonal function of adrenal cortex and gonads, hemorrhage, osteoporosis etc. Most of these symptoms are related to impairment in the synthesis of\xa0collagen\xa0and/or the\xa0antioxidant property of Vitamin C.\nSatyanarayana- Biochemistry, 3rd edition, pg-134', 'role': 'assistant'}]