Vitamin C Crystals
by Perennou Nuridsany
Title
Vitamin C Crystals
Artist
Perennou Nuridsany
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Polarised light micrograph of vitamin C crystals. Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is present in citrus fruits, rose hips & green vegetables. A dietary deficiency of this vitamin may cause scurvy. Symptoms of scurvy include anemia, bruising, bone pains, and hemorrhaging in the skin and gums. Magnification is x60 at 35 mm.
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July 7th, 2014
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