A deficiency of vitamin ____ may give rise to scurvy, a disorder in which skin and bones deteriorate and wounds are slow to heal.

A) A
B) B
C) C
D) E
E) K

Scurvy

A disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C, characterized by swollen bleeding gums, bruising, and weakness.

Vitamin C

An essential nutrient and antioxidant found in fruits and vegetables, important for the repair of tissue and the enzymatic production of certain neurotransmitters.

Skin

The outermost layer of an organism's body that acts as a protective barrier against environmental hazards and pathogens.