Vitamin C is essential for normal collagen synthesis.If a child suffered from a vitamin C deficiency,which layer of the skin would be most affected?
A)epidermis
B)stratum basale
C)stratum corneum
D)stratum granulosum
E)reticular layer of dermis

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Vitamin C is crucial for collagen synthesis, which primarily occurs in the dermis, particularly affecting the reticular layer where collagen fibers are abundant.

Vitamin C Is Essential for Normal Collagen Synthesis