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(B) Scurvy is a deficiency disease caused by the lack of vitamin $C$ (ascorbic acid) in the diet.Vitamin $C$ is essential for the synthesis of collage

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Haemorrhage in the gums

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(B) Scurvy is a deficiency disease caused by the lack of vitamin $C$ (ascorbic acid) in the diet.Vitamin $C$ is essential for the synthesis of collagen,which is a structural protein found in connective tissues,skin,and blood vessels.$A$ deficiency in vitamin $C$ leads to the weakening of collagen fibers,resulting in symptoms such as bleeding gums (haemorrhage),easy bruising,joint pain,and poor wound healing.Therefore,haemorrhage in the gums is a characteristic symptom of scurvy.

Column $I$	Column $II$
$(a)$ Kwashiorkor	$(p)$ Iron
$(b)$ Anaemia	$(q)$ Menadione
$(c)$ Dermatitis	$(r)$ Protein
$(d)$ Marasmus	$(s)$ Pyridoxine
$(e)$ Bleeding	$(t)$ Biotin

Scurvy,which is caused by the lack of vitamin $C$,is characterised by:

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