Chapter 8: Nutrition - Biology Mcqs for High School - Grade 9 - Set 5

1)   The gas emitted from inorganic fertilizers is

a. chlorine gas
b. nitrous gas
c. ammonia gas
d. hydrogen gas
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: ammonia gas

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2)   The pear-shaped sac which lies along lobe of liver on the ventral side is called

a. buccal cavity
b. oral cavity
c. urinary bladder
d. gall bladder
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ANSWER: gall bladder

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3)   The kind of malnutrition (OIN) stands for

a. oral-intake of nutrients
b. oral-intake of nitrogen
c. over-intake of nutrients
d. oral-interval of nitrogen
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ANSWER: over-intake of nutrients

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4)   The salts present in bile in place of enzymes are used for emulsification of

a. proteins
b. lipids
c. carbohydrates
d. amino acids
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ANSWER: lipids

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5)   Diarrhea occurs because of

a. less water absorption
b. more water absorption
c. less water consumption
d. more water consumption
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ANSWER: less water absorption

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6)   The protein which combines with proteins to form rhodopsin in rod cells of eye retina is

a. glycerol
b. insulin
c. pepsin
d. opsin
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ANSWER: opsin

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7)   The space behind mouth which has important functions in the digestion process is called

a. alimentary canal
b. esophagus
c. oral cavity
d. buccal cavity
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ANSWER: oral cavity

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8)   The enzyme released in saliva which functions in semi-digestion of starch is called

a. bolus amylase
b. pharynx amylase
c. salivary amylase
d. bile amylase
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ANSWER: salivary amylase

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9)   The nutrients that are used by humans include

a. minerals and vitamins
b. proteins and lipids
c. nucleon acids
d. all of above
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ANSWER: all of above

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10)   The bolus is passed through the pharynx to enter into the

a. larynx
b. oral cavity
c. esophagus
d. epiglottis
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ANSWER: esophagus

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11)   The kinds of fatty acids include

a. unsaturated fatty acids only
b. saturated fatty acids only
c. acetic fatty acid
d. unsaturated and saturated fatty acids
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ANSWER: unsaturated and saturated fatty acids

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12)   The minerals that are required in an amount of less than 100 mg are called

a. citric minerals
b. nitric minerals
c. trace minerals
d. major minerals
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: trace minerals

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13)   The micronutrient which is important in the transport of sugar, synthesis of enzymes and cell division is

a. phosphorus
b. boron
c. potassium
d. Sulphur
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ANSWER: boron

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14)   The problems that can occur because of malnutrition for a long period are

a. heart diseases
b. starvation
c. obesity
d. all of above
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ANSWER: all of above

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15)   The situation which occurs due to the occurrence of more rainfall than normal level or poor water distribution is

a. drought
b. monsoon winds
c. flood
d. tropical rain
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ANSWER: flood

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16)   The glycerol and fatty acids are absorbed into lacteal of

a. duodenum
b. villus
c. bile
d. bolus
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ANSWER: villus

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17)   The part of the large intestine from which water is absorbed into the blood is called

a. gall bladder
b. cardiac sphincter
c. colon
d. pyloric sphincter
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ANSWER: colon

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18)   The trace mineral which hardens tooth enamel and stabilizes the minerals of bones is

a. sodium
b. magnesium
c. calcium
d. fluoride
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: fluoride

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19)   The wave of relaxation and contraction in muscles of walls of the alimentary canal is called

a. pharynx amylase
b. salivary amylase
c. anti-peristalsis
d. peristalsis
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: peristalsis

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20)   The name of fiber supplement is

a. Ispaghol husk
b. cumin husk
c. coriander husk
d. mint husk
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Ispaghol husk

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