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L-Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) exhibits anti-oxidant properties in both plants and animals. In plantsit facilitates various cellular processes such as growthprogrammed cell deathpathogen responseshormone responsesflowering and senescenceas well as protection against environmental stresses. Ascorbic acid acts as a reducing agent in various enzymatic reactions to reduce oxidative stress. L-Ascorbate has an ability to inhibit bacterial mutagenesis induced by N-nitroso compounds. Vitamin C deficiency leads to scurvyprominent-gingivitisperifollicular hemorrhagespoor wound healingpetechiae and ecchymosis.