Biology · 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 A

  2. Vitamin C

  3. Vitamin B

  4. Folic acid

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.

Multiple choice
  1. vitamin B

  2. vitamin D

  3. vitamin A

  4. hemoglobin

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.

Multiple choice
  1. tocopherol

  2. phylloquinone

  3. cyanocobalamin

  4. niacin

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

Vitamin K is chemically known as phylloquinone. Tocopherol is Vitamin E, cyanocobalamin is Vitamin B12, and niacin is Vitamin B3.

Multiple choice
  1. ascorbic acid

  2. collagen

  3. retinol

  4. pectin

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

Gelatin is a protein substance obtained by boiling skin, tendons, ligaments, and bones with water, which is essentially processed collagen.

Multiple choice
  1. Ascorbic Acid

  2. Sodium Nitrate

  3. Potassium Sulphate

  4. None of these.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
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.