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Vitamin C Lab
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... Stephanie Chan 12HT Biology HL - Mr. Etheridge Vitamin C Investigation Introduction Ascorbic acid, commonly known as Vitamin C, is a water soluble, essential vitamin for the body (meaning that it has to be acquired from our diet). It has the molecular formula of C6H8O6 and the structural formula can be seen on the right. Vitamin C is vital for the formation of collagen, a main component of connective tissues and the basis for the general shape and structure of the body. Vitamin C not only serves as an integral part of maintaining the function of blood vessels, bones, teeth and many other various connective tissues, it is also an antioxidant. This function allows the Vitamin C to protect the body from other water soluble molecules that could create free radicals (atoms which may cause damage and mutation to cells) when oxidised. Furthermore, it has also been shown in research that Vitamin C stimulates
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