Vitamin C Crystals is a photograph by Claude Nuridsany and Marie Perennou which was uploaded on June 16th, 2014.
Vitamin C Crystals
Polarized light micrograph of crystals of vitamin C (ascorbic acid). Vitamin C is present in citrus fruits, rose hips and green vegetables. A... more
Title
Vitamin C Crystals
Artist
Claude Nuridsany and Marie Perennou
Medium
Photograph
Description
Polarized light micrograph of crystals of vitamin C (ascorbic acid). Vitamin C is present in citrus fruits, rose hips and green vegetables. A deficiency of the vitamin in the diet may cause scurvy, symptoms of which include anemia, hemorrhaging into the skin and gums and bruising and bone pains. Magnification x25 at 35 mm size.
Uploaded
June 16th, 2014