Explore topic-wise InterviewSolutions in .

This section includes InterviewSolutions, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

251.

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?

Answer»

E – Coli bacteria present in the intestine of man provide the Vital B – Complex Vitamins.

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?

Answer»

Liver and pancreatic juice make the internal condition of the intestine gradually to a basic or alkaline one.

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.

Answer»
  1. The pyloric sphincter present at the end of the stomach releases small amounts of chyme into the small intestine.
  2.  The small intestine is the longest part of the alimentary canal.
  3. Bile juice from the liver and pancreatic juice from the pancreas releases into the small intestine.
  4. Bile juice helps in converting fats into small globule like forms by a process called emulsification.
  5.  Pancreatic juice contains trypsin and lipase for digesting proteins and fats respectively.
  6. Taking food into the body is called ingestion.
  7. Transport of the products of digestion from the intestine into the blood is called absorption.
257.

Define the following term:1.villi in the small intestine2. defecation3. Vomiting4. Reverse peristaltic5. Indigestion

Answer»
  1. Maximum absorption of food takes place by finger-like projections called villi in the small intestine.
  2. The passage of undigested material from the body by the way of the anus is called defecation.
  3.  Vomiting is the body’s method of throwing out unwanted or harmful substances from the stomach. 
  4. Reverse peristaltic movements occur in the stomach and oesophagus during vomiting.
  5. Indigestion is caused by stomach and duodenal ulcers.
258.

Name the parts of small intestine

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.

259.

Herbivores have longer small interstine to digest _____

Answer» Correct Answer - cellulose
260.

What is meant by Marasmus?

Answer»

Marasmus: This is a disease due to a deficiency of both proteins and calories.

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

Answer»

A) Accumulation of water in the intercellular spaces

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

Answer»

(D) All the above

263.

Fill the equation correctly.A) CO2 ,C2H5 OH,6O2 B) 6CO2 ,12H2O, C6H12O6C) 6CO2 , C6H12O6 , O2D) 6CO2 , C6H12O6 ,6O2

Answer»

D) 6CO2 , C6H12O6 ,6O2

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

Answer»

(A) Vitamin D

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

Answer»

Answer is (C) Obesity

267.

Van Neil worked on ………A) Purple sulphur bacteria B) Hydrilla C) Chloroplast D) Paramoecium

Answer»

A) Purple sulphur bacteria

268.

In autotrophs the energy is stored as ………. A) Fats B) Proteins C) Glycogen D) Carbohydrates

Answer»

D) Carbohydrates

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

Answer»

Answer is (D) A and B

270.

We get this vitamin from morning sun rays. A) Vitamin E B) Vitamin C C) Vitamin K D) Vitamin D

Answer»

(D) Vitamin D

271.

What is the enzyme present only in children?

Answer»

Renin is the enzyme present only in children. It helps in curdling of milk.

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?

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.

274.

How many types of teeth are present in our mouth?

Answer»

Four types of teeth are present in our mouth. They are incisors, canine, premolars and molars.

275.

From where do we get energy to do work?

Answer»

We get energy to do work from the food we eat.

276.

We use ganji (boiled rice water) for conducting action of ……….. in the digestive system. A) pepsin B) mucin C) saliva D) lipase

Answer»

We use ganji (boiled rice water) for conducting action of saliva in the digestive system.

277.

What is the use of tongue?

Answer»

Tongue is useful for mixing and pushing the food in between teeth and helps to push into oesophagus.

278.

Plants are capable of surviving under a range of situations.” How do you support this statement?

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.

279.

What was the opinion of C.B. Van Neil on the equation for photosynthesis?

Answer»

For each molecule of carbohydrate formed, one molecule of water and one molecule of oxygen is also produced

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

Answer»

Food in the form of a soft slimy substance where some proteins and carbohydrates have already been broken down is called chyme

281.

In which form are carbohydrates stored in plants?

Answer»

Carbohydrates are stored in plants in the form of starch.

282.

What is the equation for photosynthesis proposed by C.B.Van Neil in the year 1931?

Answer»

\(CO_2+2H_2\underset{chlorophyall}{\stackrel{light}{\longrightarrow}}CH_2O+O_2\)

283.

Famous photosynthesis equation was proposed by which scientist ? A) Arnon B) Hill C) C . B . Van Neil D) Jackson

Answer»

C) C . B . Van Neil

284.

If this is absent in saliva, swallowing food Will be difficult A) Amylase B) Pepsin C) Protein D) Mucin

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 . 
285.

Glossitis is caused due to the deficiency of: A) B1 B) B2 C) B3 D) B6 

Answer»

Glossitis is caused due to the deficiency of B2 

286.

Which of the following is correct pair ? A) Thiamine – Glossitis B) Niacin – Pellagra C) Pyridoxine – Scurvy D) Biotin – Scurvy

Answer»

B) Niacin – Pellagra

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?

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.

295.

What are villi?

Answer»

The Finger like projection of the Small intestine which absorbs the digested Food are called villi.

296.

Mention the enzymes present in pancreatic juice mention its Function.

Answer»

The pancreatic juice contains two enzymes are: 

1. Amylase : diverts Starch in to maltose 

2. Lipase : Converts fats in to simple fats

297.

What is defecation?

Answer»

Defecation: The passage of undigested material from the body by the way of anus is called defecation.

298.

Name the enzymes present in gastric juice and mention its Function.

Answer»

Enzymes present in gastric Juice are: 

1. pepsin : convert proteins in to polypeptides 

2. Rennin : converts the soluble milk proteins insoluble curds.

299.

Mention the enzymes present in intestinal juice, mention its Functions.

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

300.

Mention the juice produced by liver and where is, it stored?

Answer»

Bile juice is produced by the liver and it is stored the gall bladder. Bile juice emulsifies Fats.