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[#521] Which of the following is not a function of proteins?
Correct Answer

(D) Store and transmit heredity

Explanation

Solution: Store and transmit heredity is not a function of proteins.

[#522] Bleeding of gums, falling of teeth, fragile bones and delayed wound healing occur due to the deficiency of which one of the following vitamins?
Correct Answer

(A) Vitamin C

Explanation

Solution: Deficiency of Vitamin C causes Scurvy, Swelling of gums etc.Vitamin K causes Non-clotting of blood ,Vitamin D causes Rickets in children and Osteomalasia in adults, Vitamin B 1 causes Beriberi,B2 causes Cracking of skin,reddish eye,cracking of tongue,B3 causes Whitening of hair ,mentally retardness ,B5 causes Pallagra or 4D syndrome,B6 causes Anemia,skin disease ,B7 causes Paralysis,hair falling,B11 causes Dysentery and B12 causes Jaundice and Teroile Glutemi.

[#523] Organisms which synthesise their own food are called
Correct Answer

(A) Autotrophs

Explanation

Solution: An autotroph is an organism that can produce its own food using light, water, carbon dioxide, or other chemicals. Because autotrophs produce their own food, they are sometimes called producers.

[#524] Anaemia is caused because of deficiency of which of the following?
Correct Answer

(B) Iron

Explanation

Solution: As the name implies, iron deficiency anaemia is due to insufficient iron. Without enough iron, your body can't produce enough of a substance in red blood cells that enables them to carry oxygen (hemoglobin). As a result, iron deficiency anaemia may leave you tired and short of breath.

[#525] Which of the following is a good source of protein?
Correct Answer

(D) Soyabean

Explanation

Solution: Soyabean is a good source of protein.