Which vitamin is essential for the synthesis of collagen and helps in the formation of proline and lysine?

A Vitamin C ✓
B Vitamin E
C Vitamin K
D Vitamin D

Explanation

Vitamin C is necessary for the hydroxylation of proline and lysine, which are essential for collagen synthesis.

Mnemonic

C for Collagen

Source

Biochemistry textbooks
Vitamins Nutrition Collagen Synthesis Easy MEDICAL Confidence: high