- Ascorbic acid is a naturally occurring organic compound with antioxidant properties. - It is a vital nutrient required for various metabolic processes, including the synthesis of collagen, certain neurotransmitters, and L-carnitine.
Which of the following chemical is known as Vitamin C ?
Asked in OPSC CS Prelims 2019 · Topic: Vitamins and Nutrition (Water-soluble Vitamins (B-complex, C): Chemical names, sources, functions, deficiency diseases, coenzyme roles)
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