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Nutritional requirements of the body - class-VIII

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A green leaf is partially covered and placed in the light for several days. If it is then boiled and tested for starch with iodine, what will be the result?

  1. Starch will be found only in the shaded part of the leaf

  2. Starch will be found in the entire leaf

  3. Starch will be found only in the part of the leaf exposed to light

  4. Starch not be found in the leaf at all


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The leaf on the right shows a positive test for starch in the areas which contained chlorophyll, and a negative test for starch in the areas which lack chlorophyll. This is evidence that chlorophyll is required for photosynthesis. A plant can be 'de-starched' by leaving it in the dark for a few hours. So, the correct option is "C" (Starch will be found only in the part of the leaf exposed to light).

Iodine gives blue-black colour with

  1. Protein

  2. Oil

  3. Starch

  4. Sucrose


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The iodine test is used for the determination of the presence of starch in a sample. Molecular iodine is not soluble in water and hence potassium iodide is added to it. Together they form polyiodide complex which upon addition of starch turns intense blue-black colour. Starch is a polymer of amylose and amylopectin, of which amylose is responsible for the blue colour of the reaction. In the absence of starch solution remain as light brown colour which is the colour of iodine solution.

The digestive juices break down into simpler substance

  1. Proteins

  2. Hydrochloric acid

  3. Fatty acid

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Gastric acid is a digestive fluid, formed in the stomach. It is composed of hydrochloric acid (HCl) 0.05–0.1 M (roughly 5,000–10,000 parts per million) potassium chloride (KCl) and sodium chloride (NaCl). The acid plays a key role in digestion of proteins, by activating digestive enzymes, and making ingested proteins unravel so that digestive enzymes break down the long chains of amino acids. The highly acidic environment in the stomach lumen causes proteins from food to lose their characteristic folded structure (or denature). This exposes the protein's peptide bonds. The gastric chief cells of the stomach secrete enzymes for protein breakdown (inactive pepsinogen, and in infancy rennin). Hydrochloric acid activates pepsinogen into the enzyme pepsin, which then helps digestion by breaking the bonds linking amino acids, a process known as proteolysis. In addition, many microorganisms have their growth inhibited by such an acidic environment, which is helpful to prevent infection. HCl is digestive juice. Fatty acids are digested by bile acids.

Therefore, the correct answer is option A.

Which carbohydrate gives red colour when iodine solution is added to it?

  1. Starch

  2. Glycogen

  3. Dextrin

  4. Insulin


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Iodine test is used to distinguish between the presence of starch and glycogen and other saccharides.
When starch solution is treated with iodine, it gives a blue color. The blue color develops because of the trapping of iodine in the helical coils of amylose. When this test solution is heated, the color disappears due to disruption of the helical coils of amylose and the color reappears upon cooling, due to the reformation of helical coils. Glycogen however gives red color with iodine.
Therefore, the correct answer is option B.

Which of the following foods turns blue-black with iodine solution?

  1. Milk

  2. Groundnut

  3. Tomato

  4. Raw potato


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

  • Raw potato contains approximately 17% starch. when iodine solution added to the raw potato sample, it turns blue-black. Iodine reacts with the starch present in the raw potato which results in the formation of blue-black colored complex. 

Hence option D is the correct answer.

Egg white, turns violet when two drops of copper sulphate and ten drops of caustic soda is added to it. This indicates the presence of 

  1. Starch.

  2. Proteins.

  3. Fats.

  4. Vitamins.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

When two drops of copper sulphate and ten drops of caustic soda or NaOH is added to egg, it turns violet. This indicates the presence of proteins.
This is Biuret's test and the principle is simple as follows:
In the presence of alkaline medium (caustic soda or NaOH), the Cu2+ ions get reduced to Cu+ and binds to the egg proteins, thereby giving a violet color.
Therefore, the correct answer is option B.

Which of the following agent is used to detect the presence of fat in the food product?

  1. Methyl alcohol

  2. Ethyl alcohol

  3. Sodium hydroxide

  4. Iodine solution


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Shake or crush the food to make it dissolve. Filter or dilute the food and ethanol mix so that you get a clear liquid (a solution of fat in ethanol). Add this to a test tube of water. A white (milk-like) emulsion indicates the presence of fats or oils.

So, the correct option is 'Ethyl alcohol'.

Starch is tested with ................  solution.

  1. Caustic soda

  2. Salt

  3. HCl

  4. Iodine


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The iodine test is used to test for the presence of starch. Iodine dissolved in an aqueous solution of potassium iodide reacts with the starch, producing a purple-black colour. The intensity of the colour decreases with increasing temperature and with the presence of water-soluble organic solvents, such as ethanol.

What compounds form fats and oils?

  1. Carboxylic acids +Alcohol

  2. Carbon Compounds +water

  3. Carbon Dioxide + Alcohol

  4. Carbon Monoxide +Alcohol


Correct Option: A

Which of the following is used to test presence of starch?

  1. Cheek peel

  2. Onion

  3. Potato

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

A chemical test for starch is to add iodine solution (red) and see if it turns blue/black in colour. It is possible to distinguish starch from other carbohydrates using this iodine solution test. For example, if iodine is added to an peeled potato then it will turn black. 

Which of the following test are used for detection of protein?

  1. Biuret test

  2. Iodine test

  3. Protein test

  4. Glucose test


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Biuret test is a chemical test used for detecting the presence of peptide bonds. In the presence of peptides, a copper (II) ion forms violet-coloured coordination complexes in an alkaline solution. The Biuret reaction can be used to assess the concentration of proteins because peptide bonds occur with the same frequency per amino acid in the peptide. 

Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given.
If an animal needed to store energy for long-term use, but not be encumbered with the weight of extra.tissue, which is the best molecule for storage?

  1. Fructose and glucose in the form of honey

  2. High-calorie fat molecules

  3. Complex cellulose molecules

  4. Glycogen with extensive side branches of glucose


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

If an animal needed to store energy for long-term use, but not be encumbered with the weight of extra tissue, then high-calorie fat molecules are the best molecules for storage. So, the correct answer is "high-calorie fat molecules".

Sugars are not as good as fats as a source of energy for cellular respiration, because sugars.

  1. Produce toxic amino groups when broken down

  2. Contain more hydrogen

  3. Usually bypass glycolysis and the Krebs cycle

  4. Contain fewer hydrogen atoms and electrons


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sugars, when broken down, produces toxic amino groups. During Cellular Respiration, sugar is broken down to CO$ _2$and H$ _2$O, and in the process, ATP is made that can then be used for cellular work. Carbohydrates, fats, and proteins can all be used as fuels in cellular respiration, but glucose is most. In glycolysis, the 6-carbon sugar, glucose, is broken down into two molecules.

So the correct answer is 'Produce toxic amino groups when broken down'.

Which of the following is not directly dependent of a person's protein intake?

  1. Formation of enzymes

  2. Formation of glycogen stored in liver

  3. Production of antibodies in the immune system

  4. Production of muscle tissues


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Considering all the four options we find that Enzymes, Antibodies and Muscle tissue all are made up of amino acids as their basic structural component only the glycogen stored in the liver is made up of monosaccharides as it's structural component. So, protein intake in the person will affect the formation of enzymes, antibodies and muscle tissue but will not affect the Glycogen stores in the Liver.

So, the correct answer to the question is 'Formation of the glycogen store in the liver'. 

A person is eating rice. His food contains

  1. Cellulose

  2. Starch

  3. Lactose

  4. Protein


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Cereals like wheat, rice, maize etc., are good source of carbohydrates. They contain starch as reserve food in their endosperm. The starch is a polymer of glucose.

Meat, milk and eggs mainly supply us with

  1. Hormones

  2. Carbohydrates

  3. Proteins

  4. Fats


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Proteins are the major body building biomolecules. Proteins serve a variety of structural and functional roles. Meat, milk and eggs are an important source of proteins. Soybean and other pulses are an important source of plant proteins.

Man needs carbohydrates as a source of energy and gets these from

  1. Starch

  2. Cellulose

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Carbohydrates are a source of energy and primary cellular fuel. Cereals like rice, wheat, maize are a primary source of carbohydrate for man. Humans can digest starch present in cereals but not cellulose. Hence, dietary starch is broken down into glucose inside the body which provides us with energy.

Therefore, the correct answer is option A.

Which of the following has maximum proteins?

  1. Rice

  2. Wheat

  3. Gram

  4. Soyabean


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Rice and Wheat are cereals belonging to Family Poaceae. They are rich in carbohydrates. Gram and Soybean are legumes of Family Leguminosae. Legumes are rich in proteins. Soyabean is also an important oilseed crop. Among legumes Soyabean are richest source of proteins. Together, soyabean oil and protein content account for about 60% of dry soyabeans by weight (protein at 40% and oil at 20%).

Which of the following plants are rich sources of dietary protein?

  1. Cajanus cajan

  2. Solanum nigrum

  3. Tridax procumbens

  4. Oryza sativa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cajanus cajan is a puise seed crop and belongs to family Leguminosae. Its english name is pigeon pea and is commonly called Arhar or Toor in hindi. Being a pulse seed crop it is rich in proteins.

In whose milk, percentage of lactose is highest?

  1. Human mother

  2. Cow

  3. She buffallo

  4. She goat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The percentage of lactose in milk varies with species. Human milk has a high lactose content, the percentage of lactose in human milk ranges from 6.5 to 7.5%. Unprocessed cow milk has about 4.7% lactose, unprocessed goat milk has about 4.7% lactose, unprocessed buffalo milk has about 4.86% lactose. The average in cow and goat milk is less than 5% and vary according to the breed. When human babies are reared on cow or goat milk, it is customary to add lactose, sucrose, glucose, or malto-dextrin in their feed.

Excessive intake of alcohol causes

  1. Jaundice

  2. Dermatitis

  3. Liver cirrhosis

  4. Lung Fibrosis


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Cirrhosis is an abnormal liver condition in which there is irreversible scarring of the liver. People with cirrhosis may develop jaundice, itching and extreme tiredness. When liver tries to break down alcohol, the resulting chemical reaction damage its cells. This damage can lead to inflammation and scarring as the liver tries to repair itself.

The most common concentrated source of proteins for vegetarians in our country is

  1. Potatoes

  2. Meat

  3. Eggs

  4. Pulses


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Meat, eggs and pulses are good sources of proteins. Proteins are body building substances and are an important part of a balanced diet. For vegetarian people pulses can be a good source of proteins. Our country produces a variety of 'dals' and these can be consumed as protein sources.

To get ample supply of carbohydrates, one should eat

  1. Meat

  2. Gram

  3. Carrots

  4. Rice


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Carbohydrates provide us energy and are the primary cellular fuel. Carbohydrates can be simple sugars or polymers like cellulose and starch. Cereal grains like rice, wheat, maize etc. are rich in carbohydrates.

Another substance of the category of glucose, sucrose and maltose is

  1. Myoglobin

  2. Starch

  3. Amino acids

  4. Haemoglobin


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Carbohydrates provide us with energy. Carbohydrates can be monosaccharides (composed of one monomer unit only like glucose, fructose etc.), disaccharide (composed of two monomer units like maltose which is made up of two units of glucose; sucrose made up of one unit of glucose and one unit of fructose) or polysaccharide (made up of multiple monomer units example starch which is composed of multiple units of glucose).

In mammals, carbohydrates are stored in the form of

  1. Lactic acid in muscles

  2. Glycogen in liver and muscles

  3. Glucose in liver and muscles

  4. Glycogen in liver and spleen


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Carbohydrates can be stored in body for subsequent use. Starch is an important storage polysaccharide in plants and glycogen is an important storage polysaccharide in animals. Both starch and glycogen are homopolymers of glucose.

What is called a guide of healthy foods which is divided into sections ?

  1. Flow chart

  2. Food guide pyramid

  3. Nutrient guide

  4. Food guide tree


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The food guide pyramid is a pyramid-shaped guide of healthy foods divided into sections. Each section shows the recommended intake for each food group (i.e. Protein, Fat, Carbohydrates, and Sugars). Therefore, (b) is the correct answer.

Fish flour is rich in

  1. Fat

  2. Protein

  3. Vitamins

  4. Minerals


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Fish flour is a source of amino acids and vitamin with very high protein content, made of fresh sea fish or unprocessed fish wastes. Due to its rich nutritional content, it is the most important material in the rations of barn animals, poultry and fish and is commonly used in the feed industry.


So, the correct option is 'Protein'.

During prolonged fasting, the sequence of organic compounds used by body is

  1. Carbohydrates, fats, proteins

  2. Fats, carbohydrates, proteins

  3. Carbohydrates, proteins, lipids

  4. Proteins, lipids, carbohydrates


Correct Option: A

Dietary fibers are composed of

  1. Cellulose

  2. Amylase

  3. Proteins

  4. Unsaturated fats


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

  • Fiber is the indigestible part of plant foods that travels through the digestive system and absorbs the water along the way.
  • It is also known as roughage.
  • Dietary fiber contains non-starch polysaccharides such as cellulose, dextrins, inulin, lignin, beta-glucans, and waxes. 
So, the correct answer is 'Cellulose'.

The major components of food which is required by the body for wear and tear is _________

  1. Vitamins

  2. Minerals

  3. Salt

  4. Protein


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Proteins are called the building blocks of body. They are needed for growth and development and to repair the normal wear and tear of the body. The body needs to digest proteins to make them available to fulfill these functions. Protein is the important part of the diet as it helps in building muscles. Hence, proteins are the major components of food which is required by the body for wear and tear.

So, the correct answer is 'Protein'.

Fibre in diet can be obtained through

  1. Vegetables

  2. Fruits

  3. Cereals

  4. All of these


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Good sources include wheat bran, corn bran, rice bran, the skins of fruits and vegetables, nuts, seeds, dried beans and wholegrain foods. Most plant-based foods, such as oatmeal and beans, contain both soluble and insoluble fiber. The fibers helps to increase bowel movement and helps in digestion. So, the correct option is 'All of the above'.

Mineral salts contribute in regulating body processes.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The body uses minerals to perform many different functions from building strong bones to transmitting nerve impulses. Some minerals are even used to make hormones or maintain a normal heartbeat. 

So, the correct answer is 'True'.

Some fruits and raw vegetables should be included in the diet because 

  1. Vitamin A is present in this fruits and vegetables.

  2. Minerals are present only in raw vegetables.

  3. Vitamin C present in this food gets destroyed on cooking.

  4. Starch is not present in this food.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:
Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin. So it gets passed out of the body through urine and sweat. Even if it is taken as in cooked food, it gets destroyed on cooking. So it is required to include raw fruits and vegetables in the diet.
So the correct answer is 'Vitamin C present in this food gets destroyed on cooking'.

Which ones function as regulators?

  1. Carbohydrates

  2. Lipids

  3. Proteins

  4. Vitamins and minerals


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Vitamins and minerals function as regulators in growth and development process in living being. They also act as catalyst for various processes. Vitamin D acts as regulator in mineral metabolism. Some forms of vitamin A acts as regulator in growth and differentiation process. Minerals are part of enzymes that are part of many physiological processes.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.

The food sources which are rich in vitamins are 

  1. Eggs

  2. Lemon

  3. Fish oil

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Eggs also called as referred as nature's multivitamin due to the presence of vitamins. One large egg contain vitamin B like: B12, B2, B5 and vitamin A.  
Lemon is a good source of vitamin C which is also called ascorbic acid. Whereas fish oil contain vitamin A and D. 
So the correct answer is 'All of the above'.

Which of the following is/are incorrect statement(s)?
i. Fried food is good for health.
ii. Vitamins protect us from diseases.
iii. Water helps in digestion of food.
iv. Spices are obtained from animals.

  1. i and iv

  2. ii and iii

  3. iv only

  4. i and iii


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Fried foods contain high fat, calories and salt. They are cooked in hydrogenated fats(transfats). Eating them can put at a higher risk of developing diseases like heart diseases, diabetes etc.

spices are the substances which are used for colouring, preserving and flavouring the food. They may be in the form of seeds, fruit, leaves, barks etc. They are naturally obtained from plants.
So, the correct option is 'i and iv'.

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