Biology PYQ 160 of 399 · Nutrition & Digestive System

The chemical name of Vitamin C is-

  1. AAscorbic Acid
  2. BThiamine
  3. CCitric Acid
  4. DTartaric acid

42nd BPSC Prelims 1997

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Correct answer: (a) Ascorbic Acid

Explanation

The chemical name of vitamin C is ascorbic acid; the name comes from "anti-scorbutic", against scurvy.

Thiamine is vitamin B1. Citric acid and tartaric acid are fruit acids, not vitamins.

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