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14.20     Why are vitamin A and vitamin C essential to us? Give their important sources.

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Vitamin A:-   Sources of this vitamin are carrots, butter and milk. Its deficiency causes Xerophthalmia (hardening of the cornea of the eye).

Vitamin C:-   Sources of this vitamin are citrus fruits, amla and green vegetables. Its deficiency causes Scurvy (bleeding gums).

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