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Biochemistry Vitamins and Minerals 705027fa

Which of the following reaction is affected in patients of scurvy?

A
Carboxylation
B
Acetylation
C
Hydroxylation
D
Transamination
High-Yield Explanation
Scurvy is due to deficiency of vitamin C. Vitamin C is required for lysyl and prolyl hydroxylases Vitamin C deficiency leads to defective post-translational modification of collagen - loss of tensile strength of blood vessels leading to:- - Bleeding gums -Ecchymoses - Easy bruisability -Poor wound healing (Features of scurvy).

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