What is the specific role of Vitamin C in bone physiology?
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Correct answer: Synthesis of collagen fibers
Vitamin C is a required cofactor for the enzymes that cross-link collagen. A deficiency (scurvy) leads to weakened bone matrix and poor wound healing because the organic framework cannot be properly formed.
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