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 bio-chemistry lipids derived lipids biomolecules: chemical constituents of living cells cell membrane

Steroid is derived from

  1. Cholesterol

  2. Thyroxine

  3. Vitamin A

  4. Fatty acid ester
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation
Steroids are the organic molecule which plays an important role in the growth and development of the body. The molecular structure consists of 17 carbons which are arranged in four fused structure. It is found in plants, animals and fungi. Cholesterol which is the derivative of steroid forms an integral component of the cell membrane and alter the membrane fluidity. The also acts as hormone precursor for steroidal hormones.
So, the correct answer is option A.
Multiple choice evs food components energy from different food components nutritional requirements of the body need for nutrients simple test for nutrients test for nutrients

Fish flour is rich in

  1. Fat

  2. Protein

  3. Vitamins

  4. Minerals
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Fish flour is a source of amino acids and vitamin with very high protein content, made of fresh sea fish or unprocessed fish wastes. Due to its rich nutritional content, it is the most important material in the rations of barn animals, poultry and fish and is commonly used in the feed industry.


So, the correct option is 'Protein'.

Multiple choice biomacromolecules biotechnology cell biology and biotechnology biomolecules biology

To get quick energy one should consume which of the following option?

  1. Carbohydrate

  2. Fats

  3. Vitamins

  4. Proteins
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Carbohydrates are the primary cellular fuel used to derive energy. Fats and proteins are used under starvation when carbohydrates are not available. Vitamins are not a major source of energy but are required as coenzymes for many enzymatic reactions in body metabolism.

Multiple choice evs nutrition and its deficiency need for nutrients nutrition and its need nutrients needed by the body

Protective components of foods are 

  1. Minerals and vitamins

  2. Minerals, carbohydrate and proteins

  3. Minerals, carbohydrate and fats

  4. Vitamins, water and carbohydrate
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Protective components of foods are minerals and vitamins. Vegetables like spinach, cabbage, brinjal, beans, and fruits are called protective foods. These components protect us from diseases. Hence, they are called protective components of food. Carbohydrates and fats are the energy components of the food. Proteins are bodybuilding components of the food. 

Thus, the correct answer is 'Minerals and vitamins.'

Multiple choice evs food components simple test for nutrients test for nutrients energy from different food components

The major components of food which is required by the body for wear and tear is _________

  1. Vitamins

  2. Minerals

  3. Salt

  4. Protein
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Proteins are called the building blocks of body. They are needed for growth and development and to repair the normal wear and tear of the body. The body needs to digest proteins to make them available to fulfill these functions. Protein is the important part of the diet as it helps in building muscles. Hence, proteins are the major components of food which is required by the body for wear and tear.

So, the correct answer is 'Protein'.

Multiple choice evs food components simple test for nutrients test for nutrients energy from different food components

Some fruits and raw vegetables should be included in the diet because 

  1. Vitamin A is present in this fruits and vegetables.

  2. Minerals are present only in raw vegetables.

  3. Vitamin C present in this food gets destroyed on cooking.

  4. Starch is not present in this food.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin. So it gets passed out of the body through urine and sweat. Even if it is taken as in cooked food, it gets destroyed on cooking. So it is required to include raw fruits and vegetables in the diet.
So the correct answer is 'Vitamin C present in this food gets destroyed on cooking'.
Multiple choice evs food components simple test for nutrients test for nutrients energy from different food components

The food sources which are rich in vitamins are 

  1. Eggs

  2. Lemon

  3. Fish oil

  4. All of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation
Eggs also called as referred as nature's multivitamin due to the presence of vitamins. One large egg contain vitamin B like: B12, B2, B5 and vitamin A.  
Lemon is a good source of vitamin C which is also called ascorbic acid. Whereas fish oil contain vitamin A and D. 
So the correct answer is 'All of the above'.
Multiple choice chemistry chemistry in daily life food spoilage and food preservation methods of preserving food chemicals in food

Which of the following will not enhance nutritional value of food?

  1. Minerals

  2. Artificial sweeteners

  3. Vitamins

  4. Amino acids
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Artificial sweeteners enhance the taste but will not enhance the nutritional value. Whereas minerals, vitamins and amino acid will increase the nutritional value as they are the important constituents of nutrition.

Multiple choice biology constitutes of diet role of vitamins functions and principal sources of vitamins and minerals digestive disorders need for nutrients

Which of the following vitamins are water soluble?

  1. Vit A, Vit B

  2. Vit B, Vit C

  3. Vit C, Vit D

  4. Vit A, Vit C
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation
Vitamins which can dissolve in water are called water-soluble vitamins. Water-soluble vitamins include vitamin-C and vitamin-B because they remove the toxins from our body through urine. Therefore, they are not stored in our body and should be taken on a daily basis through the food we eat.
So, the correct option is 'Vit-B, Vit-C'
Multiple choice biology constitutes of diet role of vitamins functions and principal sources of vitamins and minerals digestive disorders

Vitamins are - 

  1. Inorganic substances and can't be synthesized by animals.

  2. Inorganic substances and can be synthesized by animals.

  3. Organic substances which cannot mostly be synthesized by animals.

  4. Organic substances which can mostly be synthesized by animals.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation
Vitamins are the organic substances that can not be synthesized by animals and obtained through diet. Examples are vitamin A, B, C, D, E, K.
So, the correct option is C.