Introduction Proteins are the prime molecules of life occurring in every cell and every part of the cell. Proteins are the building material for the body structure. They account for about half of the organic material of the human body. Read More …
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MCQs on Nutrition
Nutrition & Respiratory Quotient Q1. Which of the following best defines nutrition in human physiology?A. Process of food digestion onlyB. Process by which organisms utilize food for growth and maintenanceC. Process of respiration and circulationD. Process of food elimination Q2. Read More …
MCQs on Minerals
Calcium Q1. Which of the following hormones increases blood calcium levels? A. CalcitoninB. InsulinC. Parathyroid hormone (PTH)D. Glucagon Q2. The normal serum calcium level in adults ranges approximately between: A. 2–3 mg/dLB. 4–6 mg/dLC. 8.5–10.5 mg/dLD. 12–15 mg/dL Q3. Which Read More …
MCQs on Nucleotides
Structure and Functions of Nucleotides Q1. A nucleotide is composed of:A. Nitrogenous base onlyB. Nitrogenous base + sugarC. Nitrogenous base + phosphateD. Nitrogenous base + sugar + phosphate Q2. The sugar present in RNA nucleotides is:A. GlucoseB. DeoxyriboseC. RiboseD. Fructose Read More …
MCQs on Biological Oxidation
High Energy Compounds Q1. Which of the following is considered the primary high-energy compound in cellular metabolism?A. AMPB. ADPC. ATPD. cAMP Q2. High-energy compounds are characterized by:A. High thermal energyB. High entropyC. High free energy of hydrolysisD. Low pH Q3. Read More …
MCQs on Vitamins
Definition, Classification, and Differences between Fat-Soluble & Water-Soluble Vitamins Q1. Which of the following best defines vitamins?A. Inorganic elements needed for enzymatic actionB. Organic compounds required in small amounts for normal growth and metabolismC. Hormones produced by the endocrine glandsD. Read More …
MCQs on Amino Acids & Proteins
Amino Acids – Nutritional & Structural Classification 1. Which of the following is an essential amino acid?A. AlanineB. SerineC. ValineD. Glutamate 2. Semi-essential amino acids are those that:A. Are synthesized in excess amountsB. Are always required in dietC. Are required Read More …
MCQs on Lipids
Definition, Classification, and Functions of Lipids 1. Which of the following best defines lipids? A. Water-soluble organic compounds with nitrogenB. Inorganic compounds with hydrophobic propertiesC. Organic compounds insoluble in water but soluble in non-polar solventsD. Polymers of monosaccharides 2. Which Read More …
Viva Questions on Hemoglobin, Nucleotides, Integration
Correlation Q: Define Nucleotides. (Topic: Nucleotides) A: Nucleotides are basic units of nucleic acids made up of nitrogenous base (purine/pyrimidine), pentose sugar & phosphate. Q: Name the nucleotide which is the universal energy currency of living systems. (Topic: Nucleotides) A: Read More …
MCQs on Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates – Definition, Functions & Classification Question 1 Which of the following best defines carbohydrates? A. Organic compounds composed of amino acidsB. Organic compounds made up of carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogenC. Organic compounds with carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in a Read More …