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Deficiency of iron causes

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  1. Goitre

  2. Pellagra

  3. Scurvy

  4. Anemia

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Anemia occurs when a person has lower-than-normal levels of red blood cells (RBCs) in the blood. Iron-deficiency anemia is the most common type of anemia, which occurs when your body does not have enough of the mineral iron. Your body needs iron to produce a protein called haemoglobin, which is responsible for carrying oxygen to your body’s tissues. Your tissues and muscles need oxygen to function effectively.

The mineral element whose deficiency in human body may lead to goitre is

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  1. Iodine

  2. Fluorine

  3. Calcium

  4. Sodium

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Iodine is an important mineral required in diet. Iodine is a component of thyroid hormone. Its deficiency causes goitre. 

Which of the following is used as a source of protein or Major source of protein is

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  1. Cicer arietinum

  2. Beta vulgaris

  3. Rizobium leguminosarum

  4. Oryza sativa

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
  • Cicer arietinum ( chickpeas ) are one of the most widely consumed pulses in the world.
  • They are a great source of plant based protein, providing 20% or higher of the daily value of protein.
  • They also contain exceptional levels of iron,vitamin B$ _6$ and magnesium.
  • So the correct answer is 'Cicer arietinum'

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