Vitamin C

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1. What is the synonym of vitamin c?

Ascorbic acid

Elaidic acid

Shikimic acid

Tyramine

The L-enantiomer of ascorbic acid is commonly known as vitamin C.

10 milligrams per day

90 milligrams per day

200 milligrams per day

500 milligrams per day

The North American Dietary Reference Intake recommends 90 milligrams per day.

Anemia

Pellagra

Rickets

Scurvy

Long-term deficiency of vitamin C causes scurvy in humans.

Vitamin C is a strong reducing agent.

Vitamin C is necessary for synthesis of cholesterol.

Vitamin C is a highly effective antioxidant.

Vitamin C acts as an electron donor.

Vitamin C is NOT necessary for synthesis of cholesterol.

Rosehip

Kiwifruit

Capsicum annuum

Lemon

With approx. 1250 mg / 100 gram rosehip has the highest vitamin C content.