Our cells use vitamin C to make collagen,and people on a diet deficient in vitamin C have increased risk of small blood vessels rupturing.Which is the best explanation for this observation?
A) Collagen is the connective tissue in blood.
B) Collagen weakens the cells lining blood vessels.
C) Collagen is in the connective tissue surrounding blood vessels.
D) Collagen causes blood vessels to become stiff and more likely to break.
E) Collagen inhibits blood clotting.
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