Question
Download Solution PDFWhich of the following is the richest source of Vitamin C?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Lemon.Key Points
- Lemons contain about 31 grams of Vitamin C.
- It is also known as ascorbic acid and is found in citrus fruits (like orange, and lemon), kiwifruit, guava, broccoli, strawberries, etc.
- It is an essential nutrient and is not synthesized by the human body. It is a water-soluble vitamin.
- Functions - Repair of tissues, acts as a co-factor in many enzymatic reactions, important for the Immune system, acts as an antioxidant.
- C6H8O6 is the chemical formula of Vitamin C.
Additional Information
- It is on the List of Essential Medicines of the World Health Organization.
- Deficiency Disease - The deficiency of Vitamin C causes scurvy.
- Discovery - It was discovered in 1912 and first isolated in 1928.
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