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CHEMISTRY

The deficiency of which vitamin causes scurvy?

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) deficiency leads to scurvy, characterized by bleeding gums, due to its role in collagen synthesis. This follows from latest NCERT 2026-27 principle explaining the concept clearly for NEET students in simple steps as per rationalized syllabus.

Ref: NCERT Chemistry Textbook - Latest Edition for Academic Session 2026-27 (Rationalized Textbook for Class XI and XII)Topic: Mole concept, atomic structure, chemical formulas like H₂O, CO₂, CH₃CH₂NH₂ and periodic trends.

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CHEMISTRY

The deficiency of which vitamin causes night blindness?

Vitamin A is essential for rhodopsin formation in the retina; its deficiency leads to night blindness. This follows from NCERT principle where the relation explains the outcome clearly for students in simple steps.

Ref: NCERT Chemistry Textbook for Class XI and XII, Chapter: Some Basic Concepts, Structure of Atom and Periodicity, Topic: Mole concept, atomic models and periodic trends.

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