In humans and other primates as well as in guinea pigs, this vitamin cannot be synthesized because of the absence of the enzyme L-gulonolactone oxidase: the vitamin is_____________?

A. Pantothenic acid
B. Nicotinic acid
C. Ascorbic acid
D. Folic acid
✅ The correct answer is option C. Ascorbic acid.

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