Biology Practice: Nutrition (Mock Test 5 - Ultimate Mastery)
1. Which of the following statements perfectly defines "Essential Amino Acids"?
2. The "Calorific Value" of food is defined as the amount of heat released from the complete combustion of 1 gram of food in a:
3. Why is "Fructose" often called fruit sugar, and what type of carbohydrate is it?
4. Which vitamin acts as a "Co-enzyme" in the metabolism of carbohydrates and the proper functioning of the heart and nerves?
5. "Oedema" (swelling of the face and limbs) in Kwashiorkor patients is primarily caused by:
6. Which mineral is indispensable for the "Blood Clotting" mechanism alongside Vitamin K?
7. The disease "Pellagra" is characterized by the 4 'Ds': Diarrhoea, Dermatitis, Dementia, and ______.
8. Which of the following is a primary physiological function of "Lipids" in the human body?
9. "Iodine solution" turns starch blue-black because it forms a complex with the ______ component of starch.
10. "Rickets" in children leads to 'Bow-legs' and 'Knock-knees' due to the failure of:
11. A "Reducing Sugar" (like Glucose) can donate electrons to Benedict's solution because of its free:
12. Why are "Water-soluble vitamins" (B and C) required daily in the diet unlike fat-soluble vitamins?
13. The "Biological Value" of meat is generally higher than that of cereals because meat is a:
14. What is the role of "Magnesium" as a mineral in the human body?
15. "Marasmus" results in a 'shrivelled appearance' because the body uses its own ______ and ______ for energy.
16. The "Antioxidant" Vitamin C is essential for the synthesis of ______ to hold cells together.
17. Which of the following describes the condition "Hypercalcaemia"?
18. "Glycogen" is often called 'Animal Starch'. Where is it primarily stored?
19. A student reports that a sample of milk turned "Violet" with Copper Sulphate and Sodium Hydroxide. This proves the presence of:
20. What is the fundamental goal of a "Balanced Diet"?
