. The deficiency of vitamin C causes a disease known as

Best Answer

Explanation-

1. Vitamins are important organic compounds that help in the proper functioning of the body.
2. Vitamin C is water-soluble. 
3. The scientific name of vitamin C is known as ascorbic acid.
4. The deficiency of vitamin C causes scurvy, a disease characterized by the gum problems, anemia, fatigue etc.,

Final Answer-

Scurvy is a disease that is caused by the deficiency of vitamin C, a water-soluble vitamin.