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What are saprophytes ? |
| Answer» They obtain food from dead organisms. | |
| 252. |
Why are chlorophyll molecules essential for photosynthesis ? |
| Answer» Chlorophyll abosrbs light energy from sunlight . | |
| 253. |
What is the benefit of E-Coli bacteria in man? |
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Answer» E – Coli bacteria present in the intestine of man provide the Vital B – Complex Vitamins. |
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| 254. |
Give two examples of saprophytes. |
| Answer» Bread moulds, yeasts | |
| 255. |
What makes the internal condition of the intestine gradually to a basic or alkaline one? |
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Answer» Liver and pancreatic juice make the internal condition of the intestine gradually to a basic or alkaline one. |
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| 256. |
Fill in the blanks:The pyloric sphincter present at the end of the stomach releases small amounts of chyme into the ______.The small intestine is the longest part of the _______.Bile juice from the liver and pancreatic juice from the pancreas releases into the ______.Bile juice helps in converting fats into small globule like forms by a process called _______.______juice contains trypsin and lipase for digesting proteins and fats respectively.Taking food into the body is called ______.Transport of the products of _____from the intestine into the blood is called absorption. |
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| 257. |
Define the following term:1.villi in the small intestine2. defecation3. Vomiting4. Reverse peristaltic5. Indigestion |
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| 258. |
Name the parts of small intestine |
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Answer» The anterior part of small intestine is called the duodenum, the middle part is the jejunum and the posterior part is called the ileum. |
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| 259. |
Herbivores have longer small interstine to digest _____ |
| Answer» Correct Answer - cellulose | |
| 260. |
What is meant by Marasmus? |
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Answer» Marasmus: This is a disease due to a deficiency of both proteins and calories. |
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| 261. |
Which of the following is not a characteristic symptom of Marasmus ? A) Accumulation of water in the intercellular spaces B) Less developed muscles C) Dry skin D) Diarrhoea |
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Answer» A) Accumulation of water in the intercellular spaces |
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| 262. |
The reasons for malnutrition in our country are: A) Poor health, will – full starvation B) Lack of awareness of nutritional habits C) Socio economic factors D) All the above |
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Answer» (D) All the above |
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| 263. |
Fill the equation correctly.A) CO2 ,C2H5 OH,6O2 B) 6CO2 ,12H2O, C6H12O6C) 6CO2 , C6H12O6 , O2D) 6CO2 , C6H12O6 ,6O2 |
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Answer» D) 6CO2 , C6H12O6 ,6O2 |
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| 264. |
Which of the following statements are true about autotrophs ?A. They convery carbon dioxide and water into carbohydrates in presence of light.B. They store carbonhydrates in the form of starch.C. They occupy second trophic level in food chains.D. They are chlorophyll-bearing organisms. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - A::B::D | |
| 265. |
The vitamin (s) that is / are stored by liver is / are : A) Vitamin D B) Vitamin A C) Vitamin B12 D) Ail the above |
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Answer» (A) Vitamin D |
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| 266. |
I am a disease. I come to the people who have the habit of overeating and excess of energy intake. Who am I ? A) Kwashiorkor B) Marasmus C) Obesity D) Pellagra |
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Answer» Answer is (C) Obesity |
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| 267. |
Van Neil worked on ………A) Purple sulphur bacteria B) Hydrilla C) Chloroplast D) Paramoecium |
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Answer» A) Purple sulphur bacteria |
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| 268. |
In autotrophs the energy is stored as ………. A) Fats B) Proteins C) Glycogen D) Carbohydrates |
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Answer» D) Carbohydrates |
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| 269. |
Slum areas are the places in which generally we see the children suffering from malnutritious diseases such as ……A) KwashiorkorB) Marasmus C) Obesity D) A and B |
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Answer» Answer is (D) A and B |
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| 270. |
We get this vitamin from morning sun rays. A) Vitamin E B) Vitamin C C) Vitamin K D) Vitamin D |
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Answer» (D) Vitamin D |
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| 271. |
What is the enzyme present only in children? |
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Answer» Renin is the enzyme present only in children. It helps in curdling of milk. |
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| 272. |
Name the structures through which food reaches the stomach from our mouth. |
| Answer» Pharynx and oesophagus | |
| 273. |
What teeth you use when you eat peas and banana? Why? |
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Answer» 1. Premolars and molars are used when we eat peas and banana. 2. Their function is to chew and grind the seed and food material. |
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| 274. |
How many types of teeth are present in our mouth? |
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Answer» Four types of teeth are present in our mouth. They are incisors, canine, premolars and molars. |
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| 275. |
From where do we get energy to do work? |
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Answer» We get energy to do work from the food we eat. |
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| 276. |
We use ganji (boiled rice water) for conducting action of ……….. in the digestive system. A) pepsin B) mucin C) saliva D) lipase |
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Answer» We use ganji (boiled rice water) for conducting action of saliva in the digestive system. |
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| 277. |
What is the use of tongue? |
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Answer» Tongue is useful for mixing and pushing the food in between teeth and helps to push into oesophagus. |
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| 278. |
Plants are capable of surviving under a range of situations.” How do you support this statement? |
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Answer» 1. Plants are capable of surviving under a range of situations. 2. They survive from very hot, dry and brightly lighted conditions to wet, humid and dimly lighted ones. 3. The requirement of light and other factors varies from one plant to other. |
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| 279. |
What was the opinion of C.B. Van Neil on the equation for photosynthesis? |
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Answer» For each molecule of carbohydrate formed, one molecule of water and one molecule of oxygen is also produced |
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| 280. |
Food in the form of a soft slimy substance where some proteins and carbohydrates have already been broken down is called : A) chyme B) bile C) succus entericus D) bolus |
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Answer» Food in the form of a soft slimy substance where some proteins and carbohydrates have already been broken down is called chyme |
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| 281. |
In which form are carbohydrates stored in plants? |
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Answer» Carbohydrates are stored in plants in the form of starch. |
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| 282. |
What is the equation for photosynthesis proposed by C.B.Van Neil in the year 1931? |
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Answer» \(CO_2+2H_2\underset{chlorophyall}{\stackrel{light}{\longrightarrow}}CH_2O+O_2\) |
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| 283. |
Famous photosynthesis equation was proposed by which scientist ? A) Arnon B) Hill C) C . B . Van Neil D) Jackson |
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Answer» C) C . B . Van Neil |
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| 284. |
If this is absent in saliva, swallowing food Will be difficult A) Amylase B) Pepsin C) Protein D) Mucin |
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Answer» If Mucin is absent in saliva, swallowing food Will be difficult (a) if amylase is absent in saliva , food will not be swallowed properly .
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| 285. |
Glossitis is caused due to the deficiency of: A) B1 B) B2 C) B3 D) B6 |
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Answer» Glossitis is caused due to the deficiency of B2 |
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| 286. |
Which of the following is correct pair ? A) Thiamine – Glossitis B) Niacin – Pellagra C) Pyridoxine – Scurvy D) Biotin – Scurvy |
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Answer» B) Niacin – Pellagra |
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| 287. |
Bile is yellowish ____ juice. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - alkaline | |
| 288. |
Where are villi located ? |
| Answer» On the wall of the ileum in the small intestine | |
| 289. |
Nutrition provides _____ to the body. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - nutrients | |
| 290. |
Since autotrophic plants ar able to produce food they are also called. ____ |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Producers | |
| 291. |
____ are the main sites of photosynthesis . |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Chloroplasts | |
| 292. |
Chlorophyll is mainly found is the ____ |
| Answer» Correct Answer - chloroplast | |
| 293. |
____ energy is used in splitting water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen. |
| Answer» Correct Answer - Light | |
| 294. |
Photosynthesis process provides food for all organisms. It mainly takes place by two phases. Light reaction is first phase. H2O → H + OH Above equation in light reaction shows what? |
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Answer» 1. The first phase of photosynthesis is light reaction. It occurs in grana of the chloroplast. 2. During this phase light-activated chlorophyll molecule splits water molecule intoHydrogen (H+) and Hydroxyl ions (OH- ) 3. This reaction is known as photolysis of water which means splitting by light (photo means light, lysis means breaking). This was discovered by Hill. Hence it is also called Hill’s reaction. |
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What are villi? |
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Answer» The Finger like projection of the Small intestine which absorbs the digested Food are called villi. |
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| 296. |
Mention the enzymes present in pancreatic juice mention its Function. |
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Answer» The pancreatic juice contains two enzymes are: 1. Amylase : diverts Starch in to maltose 2. Lipase : Converts fats in to simple fats |
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What is defecation? |
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Answer» Defecation: The passage of undigested material from the body by the way of anus is called defecation. |
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| 298. |
Name the enzymes present in gastric juice and mention its Function. |
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Answer» Enzymes present in gastric Juice are: 1. pepsin : convert proteins in to polypeptides 2. Rennin : converts the soluble milk proteins insoluble curds. |
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Mention the enzymes present in intestinal juice, mention its Functions. |
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Answer» 1. Enzymes present in intestinal juice are Maltose – Converts Maltose in to glucose. 2. Sucrose – Converts Cane sugar in to glucose 3. Lactate – Converts Milk sugar in to glucose 4. Peptidase – Converts Peptidase in to amino acids 5. Lipase – Converts Fats in to fatty acids and glycerol |
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Mention the juice produced by liver and where is, it stored? |
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Answer» Bile juice is produced by the liver and it is stored the gall bladder. Bile juice emulsifies Fats. |
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