Collagen synthesis requires which of the following vitamin?: (A) Vitamin A, (B) Vitamin D, (C) Vitamin E, (D) Vitamin C
Answer is D. Vitamin Functions Deficiency Disease C Coenzyme in hydroxylation of proline and lysine in collagen synthesis Antioxidant Enhances absorption of iron Scurvy--impaired wound healing, loss of dental cement, subcutaneous hemorrhage Reference: Harper; 30th edition; Page no: 550