This molecule acts in tandem with glutathione in chloroplasts to break down peroxides.
This molecule acts in tandem with glutathione in chloroplasts to break down peroxides. This molecule is present in the chromaffin cells of the adrenal glands, where it acts as a cofactor for the synthesis of norephinephrine. This molecule reduces iron-III to iron-II in an enzyme required in the synthesis of collagen. The deficiency of this vitamin causes a disease often characterized by gum disease and purple patches on the skin. Linus Pauling advocated the taking of high doses of this antioxidant to prevent diseases such as the common cold. Also known as ascorbic acid, for 10 points, name this vitamin whose deficiency causes scurvy and which is found in many citrus fruits.
This molecule acts in tandem with glutathione in chloroplasts to break down peroxides.
Vitamin C [accept L-ascorbic acid or L-ascorbate before mention, vitamin unnecessary after mention]