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Deficiency of which one of the following will lead to itching rashes?

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  1. Proteins

  2. Vitamin - D

  3. Fats

  4. Vitamin - E

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
 Protein is the building block of the muscles, skin, enzymes and hormones. It plays a vital role in all body tissues. Protein deficiency is when the intake of protein is unable to meet the body's requirements. Keratin is a type of protein that is found in the skin. This protein helps form tough skin tissues and protect cells from damage and stress. Deficiency of keratin causes several dermatological diseases like itching and rashes.
So the correct option is 'Proteins'.          

Which of the following is a source of nitrogenous compound in diet?

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  1. Arhar and moth beans

  2. Soyabean and Til

  3. Moong and Ragi

  4. Sprouted pulses and cod liver oil

  5. All of the above

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Correct Option: E
Explanation:

The nitrogenous compound in our diet is a protein which is made up of various amino acids containing the amino group. These are found in the nodulated plants that mostly belongs to family Fabaceae includes all types of pulses, soybean, til.

ragi is used as cereal mainly contains carbohydrates but protein and fibers are also present in moderate amount.
So the correct option is 'All of the above'

Which of the following is not a structural protein?

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  1. Fibrin

  2. Albumin

  3. Collagen

  4. Keratin

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Fibrous proteins which are most familiar, and  are probably the keratins, which form the protective covering of all land vertebrates: skin, fur, hair, wool, claws, nails, hooves, horns, scales, beaks and feathers. Albumin is not a structural protein.

So, the correct option is 'Albumin'.

Positively regulatory proteins are called _____________.

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  1. activator

  2. repressors

  3. necessary proteins

  4. accessory proteins

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The activator proteins bind to the operator site on the m-RNA to start the process of transcription. This is called as positive regulation since it starts the transcription process and hence the activator protein is called positively regulatory proteins.

Which of the following enzymatic protein of cilia & flagella is similar to muscle cells ?

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  1. Lamin protein

  2. Nexin protein

  3. Spectrin protein

  4. Dynein protein

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Correct Option: A

Which one is not a function of protein in living organism?

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  1. Transport nutrient across cell membrane

  2. Work as enzyme

  3. Work as receptor

  4. Main source of energy

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Proteins are an important component and are the building block of each cell and perform various functions like:

  • Proteins act as the transporter, it transports the minerals and nutrients across the cell membrane, transport oxygen molecule and is responsible for the connection of the two cells.
  • All the enzymes are proteins and they catalyze various reactions and increases the speed of the reaction.
  • Receptors are the proteins that receive some chemical signals and respond according to them. They change their physiology according to the chemical reaction and signals.
  • ATP is the main source of energy, proteins and fats are the nutrients that sometimes help in the production of a small amount of energy.
So, the correct option is 'Main energy source'.

Which of the following is a part of nu-body?

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  1. Histone octamer

  2. DNA + core of nucleosome

  3. H 1 protein

  4. $1\dfrac{3}{4}$ turn of DNA + H1 protein

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Correct Option: A

Molecules of proteins contain

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  1. Carbon

  2. Nitrogen

  3. Oxygen

  4. All of these

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Proteins are made up of amino acids. The amino acids are molecules containing amine group (NH$ _2$), carboxylic acid group (COOH), and side chains (R).

High content of Lysine is present in

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  1. Wheat

  2. Apple

  3. Maize

  4. Banana

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lysine is an essential amino acid that helps your body to absorb calcium, burn fat and maintain your skin, tendons, bones and cartilage. Most good sources of lysine are high-protein foods, like meat, cheese and legumes. With their low protein content, grains tend to be poor sources of lysine. However, high-protein grains like wheat can greatly add to your lysine intake. So, the correct answer is 'Wheat'..

Many children in our country suffer from Kwashiorkor. This can be prevented by giving children food rich in

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  1. Carbohydrates

  2. Fats

  3. Proteins

  4. Minerals

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Kwashiorkor manifests symptoms of protein deficiency. This can be prevented by giving children protein rich diet.