Why are vitamin A and vitamin C essential to us?

Question:

Why are vitamin A and vitamin C essential to us? Give their important sources.

Solution:

The deficiency of vitamin A leads to xerophthalmia (hardening of the cornea of the eye) and night blindness. The deficiency of vitamin C leads to scurvy (bleeding gums).

The sources of vitamin A are fish liver oil, carrots, butter, and milk. The sources of vitamin C are citrus fruits, amla, and green leafy vegetables.

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