Biochemistry And Biomolecules

19 Questions
  1. 1
    Consider the following pairs:
    Vitamin Deficiency disease
    1. Vitamin C Scurvy
    2. Vitamin D Rickets
    3. Vitamin E Night blindness
    Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
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  2. 2
    A company marketing food products advertises that its items do not contain trans-fats. What does this campaign signify to the customers ?
    1. The food products are not made out of hydrogenated oils.
    2. The food products are not made out of animal fats/oils.
    3. The oils used are not likely to damage the cardiovascular health of the consumers.
    Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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  3. 3
    Regular intake of fresh fruits and vegetables is recommended in the diet since they are a good source of antioxidants. How do antioxidants help a person maintain health and promote longevity ?
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  4. 4

    Which one among the following is not a good source of nutritional calcium?

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  5. 5

    Consider the following statements:

    1. Caffeine, a constituent of tea and coffee is a diuretic.
    2. Citric acid is used in soft drinks.
    3. Ascorbic acid is essential for formation of bones and teeth.
    4. Citric acid is a good substitution ascorbic acid ii our nutrition.

    Which of the statements given above are correct?

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  6. 6

    The hormone insulin is a

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  7. 7
    Assertion (A) :

    Fatty acids should be a part of the balanced human diet.

    Reason (R) : The cells of the human body cannot synthesize any fatty acids.
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  8. 8

    Consider the following statements:

    1. Non-functioning of lachrymal gland is an important symptom of deficiency of Vitamin A.
    2. Deficiency of Vitamin B1 can lead to indigestion and heart enlargement.
    3. Vitamin C deficiency can lead to pain in the muscles.
    4. Deficiency of Vitamin D causes increased loss of Ca in urine.

    Which of the statements given above are correct?

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  9. 9

    Which one of the following statements is not correct?

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  10. 10

    Assertion (A): Human diet should compulsorily contains glycine, serine and tyrosine.
    Reason (R): Essential amino acids cannot be synthesized in the human body.

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  11. 11

    Consumption of fish is considered to be healthy when compared to flesh of other animals because fish contains

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  12. 12

    Alpha-keratin is a protein, present in

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  13. 13

    The major component of honey is

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  14. 14

    What is the average fat content of buffalo milk?

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  15. 15

    Daily intake of proteins, recommended for a moderately active woman is

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  16. 16

    Match List-I with List-Il and select the correct answer by using the codes given below:

    List-I List-II
    A. Vitamin 1. Pepsin
    B. Enzyme 2. Carotene
    C. Hormone 3. Keratin
    D. Protein 4. Progesterone

    Codes:
    ABCD

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  17. 17

    The nutritional deficiency condition that needs to be given top priority for remedial action in India today is

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  18. 18

    Living organisms require at least 27 elements, of which 15 are metals. Among these, those required in major quantities, include

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  19. 19

    Besides proteins and carbohydrates, other elements of nutritional value found in milk, include

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