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What is the difference between humans and other animals in terms of how they acquire ascorbic acid?
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∙ 8y ago
Humans are unable to synthesise or store ascorbic acid (vitamin C) so they need a constant supply in the diet. Some other animals can synthesise it, so they don't need to eat it. Aside from humans and their close relatives, guinea pigs, bats and capybaras can't synthesise it.
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