In the 16th century, sailors who travelled long distances had diseases related to malnutrition, because they were not able to eat fresh vegetables and fruits for moths at a time. Scurvy is a result of deficiency of

The correct option is D Vitamin C
Scurvy is a disease resulting from a deficiency of vitamin C. Vitamin C cannot be synthesized in humans. It is obtained in the diet through fruits and vegetables. Some of the symptoms of scurvy are appetite loss, poor weight gain, diarrhea, rapid breathing, etc. Thus, the correct answer is option C.