Vitamin C deficiency results in
A. a decreased number of collagen fibres.
B. an increased elastin:collagen ratio.
C. formation of defective collagen fibres.
D. detachment of ribosomes in fibroblasts.
E. insufficient ground substance
Isha@2663 Answered question August 16, 2024
C. Formation of defective collagen fibres
Vitamin C deficiency leads to impaired collagen synthesis, resulting in the formation of defective collagen fibers. This is due to Vitamin C’s essential role as a cofactor in the hydroxylation of proline and lysine residues in collagen, which is necessary for proper collagen formation and stability.
Isha@2663 Answered question August 16, 2024