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During prolonged fasting, the sequence of organic compounds used by body is 

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  1. Carbohydrates, fats, proteins

  2. Fats, carbohydrates, proteins

  3. Carbohydrates, proteins, lipids

  4. Proteins, lipids, carbohydrates

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The body burns fat after first exhausting the contents of the digestive tract along with glycogen (carbohydrates) reserves stored in muscle and liver cells. During short periods of energy abstinence, the human body will burn primarily free fatty acids from body fat stores. After prolonged periods of starvation when the body has depleted its body fat, it begins to burn lean tissue and muscle (protein) as a fuel source.

The radiant energy is stored in the form of chemical energy in

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  1. DNA

  2. stored food

  3. RNA

  4. ATP

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Chemical energy is stored in the bonds that connect atoms with other atoms and molecules with other molecules. Because chemical energy is stored, it is a form of potential energy. When a chemical reaction takes place, the stored chemical energy is released. Chemical Energy - is really a form of potential energy and is the energy stored in food or chemical combinations. Radiant Energy - is a combination of heat and light energy.

So, the correct option is 'stored food'.

Best source for dietary protein for a vegetarian is

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  1. Soya Bean

  2. Gram

  3. Groundnut

  4. Milk

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
  • A vegetarian diet can be a healthy option for many reasons. When choosing vegetarian foods, consider the different ways to get the nutrients you need, including vegetarian protein sources. 
  • For those looking for meatless protein sources, especially lacto-vegetarians whose diets do not include eggs. Milk and milk products are a great choice because milk is a good source of high-quality protein. Hence, the best source for dietary protein for a vegetarian is milk.
So, the correct answer is 'milk'.

Deficiency of calcium can

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  1. Cause constipation

  2. Can cause night blindness

  3. Decrease the resistance of our body against harmful microorganisms

  4. Make our bones and teeth weak

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Calcium plays ain important role in building and maintaining bones and teeth.calcium is important in the activity of many enzymes in the body. The contraction of muscles, release of neurotransmitters, regulation of heartbeat, and clotting of blood are all dependent on calcium.

Deficiency of calcium is known as Hypocalcemia.

 It occurs when calcium levels in the blood are low. 

Teeth and bones are made up of calcium and its deficiency can lead to dental changes, and osteoporosis, which causes the bones to become brittle. Hence, the deficiency of calcium can make our bones and teeth weak.

So, the correct option is 'make our bones and teeth weak'.

 

Diseases that occur due to lack of nutrients for long period of time is known as 

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  1. Infection

  2. Deficiency disease

  3. Vitamin diseases

  4. Nutrient diseases

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The body requires many different, carbohydrates, vitamins & minerals that are crucial for both body development & preventing disease. The deficiencies of these nutrients for a long time can cause deficiency disease.

So the correct answer is 'Deficiency disease'.

Deficiency of calcium causes

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  1. Poor growth of teeth and gums

  2. Goitre

  3. Anaemia

  4. Polio

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The teeth are made up of minerals like calcium and phosphate. The dentine and the enamel of the teeth are made up of calcium. Thus, calcium is very important in the normal growth and development of the teeth and gums and its deficiency can lead to the weakening of the gums.

Hence, the correct answer is 'Poor growth of teeth and gums'

Night blindness occurs due to deficiency of which vitamin?

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  1. Vitamin A

  2. Vitamin B

  3. Vitamin C

  4. Vitamin D

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Night blindness is a nutritional disorder in which person is not able to see at night or in poor light. It is mainly caused due to the deficiency of vitamin A. Vitamin A is retinol that helps in the formation of rhodopsin that helps in vision in low light and hence in the absence of retinol, this pigments will not form and a person will not be able to see in dim light.