Biology - MCQs with Answers - Part II

Biology - MCQs with Answers - Part II


Q1-Consider the following statements :

1.Different functions in our body are performed by nutrients only.

2.Nutrients are not chemical substances .

3.Science which deals with nutrients is called neutrinology.

Choose the correct options:

a)1 and 2 only
b)2 only
c)1 only
d)1,2 and 3.

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ANSWER: c)1 only

Explanation-Nutrients are chemical substances and the science deals with the study of nutrients is called Nutrition.



Q2. Consider the following :

1.Oxidised carbohydrates are utilized for different life processes in living cells of the body.

2.Maximum amount of carbohydrate is required for proper utilization of fat in the body.

Which one of the above statements is true?

a)1 only
b)2 only
c)Both
d)None

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ANSWER: a)1 only

Explanation-Minimum amount of carbohydrate is required for proper utilization of fat by the body.



Q3.Which type of carbohydrate provide roughage and helps in movement of bowel.

a)Starch
b)Sucrose
c)Cellulose
d)Fructose

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ANSWER: c)Cellulose



Q4.Consider the following regarding proteins in our body.

1.Proteins are specialized compounds contain elements like iron and iodine .

2.Some of the proteins contain sulphur and copper.

3.They are organic in nature containing carbon and oxygen only.

Choose the incorrect options:

a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 3 only
d) 1 and 3 only.

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ANSWER: b) 2 and 3 only

Explanation- Some proteins contain sulphur and phosphorus.
The are organic in nature containing carbon ,hydrogen ,oxygen and nitrogen.



Q5.With reference to dietary fats :

1.Fats act as an insulator under the skin which helps in maintaining the body temperature.

2.Fat is not a rich source of energy as compared to other nutrients.

Choose the correct option:

a) 1 only
b) 2only
c) Both of them
d) None

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ANSWER: a) 1 only

Explanation-Fat is a rich source of energy .Each gram of fat provides approximately
9 kilocalories of other nutrients.



Q6. Which one among the following minerals helps in clotting of blood and conduction of nerve impulse.

a) Phosphorus
b) Iron
c) Calcium
d) Iodine

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ANSWER: c) Calcium



Q7.Consider the following statements:

1.A continued deficiency of vitamin A may lead to Xeroderma.
2.Deficiency of protein alone in children is known as Pellagra.

Choose the true statement:

a) 1 only
b) 2 only
c) Both of them
d) None of the above.

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ANSWER: a) 1 only

Explanation-Deficiency of protein alone is known as Kwashiorkor in children.



Q8.Development of pale chalky white colour and pits on the surface of teeth indicates the excessive intake of.

a)Fluorine
b)Iodine
c)Phosphorus
d)Cholestrol

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ANSWER: a)Fluorine



Q9.Consider the following statements with reference to qualitative loss of nutrients in the food is due to.

1. Faulty premarketing process.
2. Faulty cooking methods.
3. Improper cultivation techniques.
4. Improper post harvesting process.

Choose the correct options:

a) 1 and 2 only
b) 2 and 3
c) 1,2 and 4
d) All of them.

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ANSWER: c) 1,2 and 4

Explanation- Improper cultivation techniques destroy the whole cultivated crops rather qualitative loss of nutrients in the food.



Q10. Consider with reference to energy flow :

1. Energy flow is multidirectional in atmosphere.
2. At every trophic level amount of energy is stored.
3. There is transfer of matter and energy in the environment.

Choose the correct options :

a) 1only
b) 2 only
c) 3 only
d) All of the above.

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ANSWER: c) 3 only

Explanation-Energy flow is unidirectional and amount of energy is lost at every trophic level.


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