JEE Main Chemistry question

Which vitamin is closely involved in the formation of collagen, a protein present in connective tissues and bones?

(A)Riboflavin
(B)Ascorbic acidCorrect
(C)Niacin
(D)Cyanocobalamine

Answer: (B)

Solution

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is an essential cofactor for the enzymes that hydroxylate proline and lysine residues during collagen synthesis; its deficiency (scurvy) notably impairs collagen formation, causing

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