Bone affection in scurvy is due to: (A) Poor mineralization of the osteoid tissue, (B) Defective osteoid matrix formation, (C) Defective calcification in osteoid, (D) Increased degradation of osteoid tissue
Answer is B. Major consequences of vitamin C deficiency caused by impaired forma on of collagen. Ref : Biochemistry by U. Satyanarayana 3rd edition Pgno : 414