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Ascorbic acid and its function

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∙ 15y ago
Updated: 8/19/2019

Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is an antioxidant. It protects the cell against oxidative damage.

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Function of ascorbic acid?

Ascorbic acid is vitamin C and has many functions in the organism.


What is another name for vitamin C?

Ascorbic Acid is the chemical name for Vitamin C.


What is the scientific name for ascorbic acid?

The scientific name for ascorbic acid is L-ascorbic acid.


What is the function of metaphosphoric acid in determination of vitamin c?

Metaphosphoric acid will inactivate oxidase to prevent loss of ascorbic acid (Kendler)


Do cabbage have ascorbic acid?

Yes... cabbage do have ascorbic acid.


Are ascorbic acid tablets volatile?

Ascorbic acid is not volatile.


What is the acid in vitamin c?

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The active form of ascorbic acid is called L-ascorbic acid, which is the naturally occurring form of vitamin C that is biologically active in the body.


What is the formula of the ascorbic acid?

The chemical formula of ascorbic acid is C6H8O6.


Why ascorbic acid act like acide?

Ascorbic acid acts like an acid because it is one.


Is vitamin C an acid or a base?

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Which is the common name of ascorbic acid?

The common name of ascorbic acid is Vitamin C.

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