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[#526] Goitre is due to the deficiency of
Correct Answer
(D) Iodine
Explanation
Solution: The most common cause of goiters worldwide is a lack of iodine in the diet. In the United States, where the use of iodized salt is common, a goiter is more often due to the over- or underproduction of thyroid hormones or to nodules in the gland itself.
[#527] Biological complete proteins are found in
Correct Answer
(D) Meat, Milk, Egg
Explanation
Solution: Complete proteins contain the eight essential amino acids that are needed and can be found in foods such as fish, dairy products, and eggs.
[#528] In plants, which of the following cells are used to store surplus food?
Correct Answer
(B) Parenchymatous cells
Explanation
Solution: Parenchymatous cells are used to store surplus food in plants.
[#529] Which tissue makes the plant hard and stiff?
Correct Answer
(B) Sclerenchyma
Explanation
Solution: Sclerenchyma is the tissue which makes the plant hard and stiff. Sclerenchyma is the supporting tissue in plants. Two types of sclerenchyma cells exist: fibers cellular and sclereids.
[#530] Excess of fat in the body is stored in
Correct Answer
(A) Adipose tissue
Explanation
Solution: The extra energy is stored in adipose tissue all around the body in the form of triglycerides.