Biology ยท General Awareness

Vitamins and Nutrition

1,711 Questions

Review essential concepts of human nutrition, focusing on macro and micronutrients. The questions cover vitamin deficiencies, sources, and their physiological roles such as blood clotting and vision. This material is highly relevant for the general science section of various government exams.

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Vitamins and Nutrition Questions

Multiple choice
  1. Vitamin B12 - folic acid

  2. Vitamin C - nicotinic acid

  3. Vitamin B5 - pantothenic acid

  4. Vitamin K - ascorbic acid

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Vitamin B5 is called pantothenic acid. Hence, it is correctly matched.

Multiple choice
  1. Pantothenic acid (B3)

  2. Thiamin (B1)

  3. Riboflavin (B2)

  4. Cyanocobalamin (B12)

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Cyanocobalamin is generally not found in vegetables, It is either synthesised in human colon or has to be consumed in animal foods like liver, fish, meat, egg and milk.

Multiple choice
  1. A

  2. B

  3. D

  4. C

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Vitamin D is uniquely synthesized in human skin when exposed to ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation from sunlight. This is why it's often called the sunshine vitamin. Vitamins A, B, and C must be obtained from dietary sources as the body cannot produce them from sunlight.

Multiple choice
  1. carbohydrates

  2. proteins

  3. fats

  4. vitamins

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Carbohydrates are the primary ready source of energy for athletes because they are quickly broken down into glucose and used for immediate energy. Carbs replenish glycogen stores in muscles. Fats and proteins provide sustained energy but are slower to metabolize.

Multiple choice
  1. carotene

  2. iron

  3. vitamin D

  4. vitamin A

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Palak (spinach) is indeed rich in iron, which is essential for hemoglobin formation and preventing anemia. While palak also contains vitamin A and some carotene, iron is its most notable nutrient. Vitamin D is not found in palak. Leafy greens like spinach are specifically recommended for iron deficiency.

Multiple choice
  1. D

  2. C

  3. B

  4. A

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Vitamin C is well-known for increasing resistance to infection by supporting immune system function, promoting white blood cell activity, and acting as an antioxidant. It helps protect against colds, flu, and other infections. Vitamins D, B, and A have important functions but are not specifically known for enhancing infection resistance.