Q. During catabolism, only about 40% of the energy available from oxidizing glucose is used to synthesize ATP. Remaining 60%

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Q. Why does the glycolytic pathway continue in the direction of glucose catabolism?

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Q. The released energy obtained by oxidation of glucose is stored as

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Q. A kinase is an enzyme that

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Q. Which of the following carbohydrate is effective in promoting the calcium absorption?

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Q. What condition is caused by iodine deficiency during pregnancy and is characterized by stunted growth, deafness, and mental retardation?

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Q. Iodine is a part of thyroid hormone and is essential for the prevention of

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Q. What transports copper from the intestinal cells to the liver?

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Q. Which group is most often affected with copper deficiency?

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Q. Which of the following mineral is involved in protein metabolism and oxidation reactions?

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Q. Which of the following mineral deficiency may result into impaired growth and development, skin lesions and loss of appetite?

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Q. Which of the following is not a function of iron?

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Q. Consumption of which nutrient leads to the multiplication of oral bacteria?

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Q. Examples of goitrogenic foods are __________ and __________ .

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Q. Which of the following vitamin is essential for the absorption of calcium from the intestinal tract?

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Q. Which trace mineral is a component of the enzyme that activates vitamin A in the eye?

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Q. Chronic consumption of excess selenium can lead to

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Q. Normal glucose metabolism requires

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Q. Manganese is needed for

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Q. An endemic disease of cardiomyopathy in children is attributed to

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