Biology · General Awareness

Vitamins and Nutrition

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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

Which of the following is not matched correctly?

  1. Calciferol : Vitamins D

  2. Retinol : Vitamin A

  3. Thiamine : Vitamin B

  4. Niacin : Vitamin C

  5. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Niacin is the scientific name of vitamin B3. While vitamin C is scientifically known as ascorbic acid.

Multiple choice

What is haemoglobin?

  1. A protein

  2. A fat

  3. A vitamin

  4. A carbohydrate

  5. Either a fat or a vitamin
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

 Haemoglobin, a blood pigment, is a protein which carries oxygen from one part of the body to another.

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Which of the following are the richest sources of vitamin B$ _{12}$?

  1. Rice and hen's egg

  2. Carrot and chicken's breast

  3. Goat's liver and spirulina

  4. Goat's liver and shellfish
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Vitamin B$ _{12}$ is also called as cobalamin. It is a water-soluble vitamin. It helps in normal functioning of the brain and nervous system as it is involved in the synthesis of myelin. The best sources of Vitamin B$ _{12}$ include eggs, milk, cheese, milk products, meat, fish, shellfish and poultry. Goat's liver and kidney and spirulina are excellent sources of vitamin B$ _{12}$.

Thus, the correct answer is option C.

Multiple choice

In which of the following cases is antacid consumed?

  1. When there is a burn.

  2. When there is vitamin deficiency.

  3. When a wound occurs.

  4. When a person experiences acidity in stomach.

  5. When blood clot.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

When a person experiences acidity in stomach, it is neutralised by antacid like magnesium hydroxide (milk of magnesia).