
Which vitamin is also known as ascorbic acid?
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Get StartedWhich vitamin is also known as ascorbic acid?
Options:
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B1
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin K
Correct answer: Vitamin C
Explanation: Vitamin C is chemically known as ascorbic acid; it was isolated by Albert Szent-Györgyi in 1932 and is essential for preventing scurvy, with typical adult recommendations around 75–90 mg/day.
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