Consider the following minerals

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2013

“Biology,Human Physiology”, Science and Technology

Consider the following minerals :
(1). Calcium
(2). Iron
(3). Sodium
Which of the minerals given above is/are required by human body for the contraction of
muscles?

(a)

1 only

(b)

2 and 3 only

(c)

1 and 3 only

(d)

1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer

(d)

Explanation

Calcium:- Calcium is essential for activating enzymes which cause muscle
contraction.
Iron:-
Iron helps support continued muscle function by supporting
energy production in your muscle cells, so that muscle fibers
always have the energy they need to contract properly. Iron also
helps muscles store oxygen to fuel muscle contractions, and
promotes healthy circulation so that muscles can get additional
oxygen from bloodstream.
Sodium:-
One need sodium for muscle contraction because it balances
potassium to maintain membrane potential.

Microtheme: "Biology,Human Physiology" —
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1. Probiotics are made of both bacteria and yeast.
2. The organisms in probiotics are found in foods we ingest but they do not naturally occur in our gut.
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- (a) 1 only
- (b) 2 only
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- (b) 3 only
- (c) 1 and 3 only
- (d) 1, 2 and 3
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3. Gene silencing
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- (c) 1 and 3 only
- (d) None
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(1). Calcium
(2). Iron
(3). Sodium
Which of the minerals given above is/are required by human body for the contraction of
muscles?
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 2 and 3 only
- (c) 1 and 3 only
- (d) 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: (D) 1, 2 and 3
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(1). Viruses lack enzymes necessary for the generation of energy.
(2). Viruses can be cultured in any synthetic medium.
(3). Viruses are transmitted from one organism to another by biological vectors only.
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- (a) 1 only
- (b) 2 and 3 only
- (c) 1 and 3 only
- (d) 1, 2 and 3
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- (d) leaves get damaged during transplantation
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- (c) They neutralize the free radical produced in the body during metabolism.
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- (c) B positive
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- (c) Conversion of glucose into glycogen
- (d) Conversion of amino acids into proteins
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- (c) A is true but R is false
- (d) A is false but R is true
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1. Probiotic food contains live bacteria which are considered beneficial to humans.
2. Probiotic food helps in maintaining gut flora.
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 2 only
- (c) Both 1 and 2
- (d) Neither 1 nor 2
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- (a) Trypsin
- (b) Gastrin
- (c) Pepsin
- (d) Amylase
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- (a) Lipase
- (b) Urea
- (c) Mucus
- (d) Hydrochloric Acid
Correct Answer: (B) Urea
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- (a) Cerebellum
- (b) Cerebrum
- (c) Medulla oblongata
- (d) Pons
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- (a) Cervix
- (b) Fallopian Tube
- (c) Lower part of the uterus
- (d) Upper part of the uterus
Correct Answer: (B) Fallopian Tube
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- (b) Growth Hormone
- (c) Parathyroid Hormone
- (d) Thyroxine
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- (a) Jejunum – Duodenum – Ileum
- (b) Ileum – Duodenum – Jejunum
- (c) Jejunum – Ileum – Duodenum
- (d) Ileum – Jejunum – Duodenum
Correct Answer: (D) Ileum – Jejunum – Duodenum