Which vitamin deficiency is most likely responsible when a patient has slow wound healing, easy bruising, and frequent gum bleeding in a context of poor diet low in fresh fruits and vegetables?
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Correct answer: Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
Vitamin C deficiency impairs collagen synthesis, leading to weak connective tissue, poor wound healing, gum bleeding, and bruising typical of scurvy.
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