Biology ยท General Awareness
Vitamins and Nutrition
1,549 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.
Vitamin sources and functionsMacronutrients for energyBlood coagulation vitaminsDeficiency diseasesNutrient absorption mechanisms
Vitamins and Nutrition Questions
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it is water soluble and readily excreted as urine
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it is utilised as soon as it is produced
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it is fat soluble
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none of the above
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Vitamin K
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Vitamin C or ascorbic acid
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Vitamin D or calciferol
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Vitamin E or tocopherol
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Vitamin E, also known as tocopherol, is essential for reproductive health. Deficiency in Vitamin E is known to cause reproductive failure or sterility in various animal models.
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Vitamin A
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Vitamin B
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Vitamin D
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Vitamin E
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Vitamin A
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Vitamin C
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Vitamin B
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Folic acid
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Yes, it is the correct answer. It is a fat soluble vitamin. Fat soluble vitamins are transported through body by being absorbed and stored in fats.
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is water-soluble. When vegetables are peeled and washed, the vitamin leaches into the water and is lost.
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vitamin K
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vitamin A and D
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vitamin B
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vitamin E
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Fish liver oils, such as those from sharks and cod, are well-known natural sources of vitamins A and D.
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vitamin B
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vitamin D
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vitamin A
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hemoglobin
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Exposure to sunlight triggers the synthesis of vitamin D in the skin. It is the primary natural source of this vitamin for humans.
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Carotene
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Megaflop
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Fibroid
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Glycerol
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Vitamin A exists in animal products as retinol and in plant-based foods as provitamin A carotenoids, such as beta-carotene. Carotene is the correct precursor form.
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tocopherol
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phylloquinone
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cyanocobalamin
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niacin
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Vitamin K is chemically known as phylloquinone. Tocopherol is Vitamin E, cyanocobalamin is Vitamin B12, and niacin is Vitamin B3.
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ascorbic acid
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collagen
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retinol
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pectin
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Gelatin is a protein substance obtained by boiling skin, tendons, ligaments, and bones with water, which is essentially processed collagen.
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Ascorbic Acid
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Sodium Nitrate
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Potassium Sulphate
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None of these.
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The chemical name for Vitamin C is Ascorbic Acid. It is an essential nutrient involved in tissue repair and enzymatic production of neurotransmitters.
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Vitamin D
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Vitamin B
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Vitamin A
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Vitamin E
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Vitamin D is essential for the absorption of calcium and phosphorus, which are necessary for the development and maintenance of healthy bones and teeth.
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Vitamin A
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Vitamin B
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Vitamin E
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Vitamin K
D
Correct answer
Explanation
Vitamin K is essential for the synthesis of proteins required for blood coagulation.
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proteins
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fats
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peptides
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polysaccharides
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Fats are the compound formed from chemicals called fatty acids. These fats are greasy, solid materials found in animal tissues and fats are the major component of the flabby material of a body, commonly known as blubber. Fat is needed so our body can absorb the fat soluble vitamins A, D, E, K, and prevent deficiencies of these vitamins.