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This section includes 27 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Biochemistry knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
Which of the following mineral is involved in protein metabolism and oxidation reactions? |
| A. | Molybdenum |
| B. | Manganese |
| C. | Magnesium |
| D. | calcium |
| Answer» B. Manganese | |
| 2. |
Which of the following carbohydrate is effective in promoting the calcium absorption? |
| A. | Lactose |
| B. | Maltose |
| C. | Sucrose |
| D. | Xylose |
| Answer» B. Maltose | |
| 3. |
What transports copper from the intestinal cells to the liver? |
| A. | Ceruloplasmin |
| B. | Secretin |
| C. | Acrolein |
| D. | Albumin |
| Answer» B. Secretin | |
| 4. |
Which group is most often affected with copper deficiency? |
| A. | Elderly woman |
| B. | Alcoholics |
| C. | Active toddlers with limited |
| D. | Preterm infants food variety |
| Answer» B. Alcoholics | |
| 5. |
What condition is caused by iodine deficiency during pregnancy and is characterized by stunted growth, deafness, and mental retardation? |
| A. | Cretinism |
| B. | Keshan disease |
| C. | Multiple sclerosis |
| D. | Crohn's disease |
| Answer» B. Keshan disease | |
| 6. |
Iodine is a part of thyroid hormone and is essential for the prevention of |
| A. | goiter |
| B. | osteoporosis |
| C. | muscle weakness |
| D. | diarrhea |
| Answer» B. osteoporosis | |
| 7. |
What is the main source of natural fluoride? |
| A. | Mushrooms |
| B. | Potatoes |
| C. | Meat |
| D. | Water |
| Answer» E. | |
| 8. |
Which of the following mineral is involved in the enzyme -controlled energy yielding reactions of metabolism? |
| A. | Calcium |
| B. | Phosphorus |
| C. | Iron |
| D. | Copper |
| Answer» C. Iron | |
| 9. |
The mineral which aids in the utilization of iron and in hemoglobin synthesis is |
| A. | calcium |
| B. | phosphorus |
| C. | cobalt |
| D. | copper |
| Answer» E. | |
| 10. |
The mineral which is considered important in maintaining electrical potential in nerves and membranes is |
| A. | magnesium |
| B. | manganese |
| C. | calcium |
| D. | iron |
| Answer» B. manganese | |
| 11. |
Wilson's disease is an example of __________ and Menkes' syndrome is an example of __________ . |
| A. | zinc deficiency; zinc toxicity |
| B. | zinc toxicity; zinc deficiency |
| C. | copper deficiency; copper toxicity |
| D. | copper toxicity; copper deficiency |
| Answer» E. | |
| 12. |
Examples of goitrogenic foods are __________ and __________ . |
| A. | turnips and corn |
| B. | rutabagas and okra |
| C. | raw cabbage and turnips |
| D. | cassava and lettuce |
| Answer» D. cassava and lettuce | |
| 13. |
Which of the following mineral deficiency may result into impaired growth and development, skin lesions and loss of appetite? |
| A. | Zinc |
| B. | Cobalt |
| C. | Iron |
| D. | Magnesium |
| Answer» B. Cobalt | |
| 14. |
Which of the following is not a function of iron? |
| A. | Oxygen transport |
| B. | Immune function |
| C. | Brain function |
| D. | Gene regulation |
| Answer» E. | |
| 15. |
Consumption of which nutrient leads to the multiplication of oral bacteria? |
| A. | Fat |
| B. | Carbohydrate |
| C. | Protein |
| D. | Fluoride |
| Answer» C. Protein | |
| 16. |
Which trace mineral is a component of the enzyme that activates vitamin A in the eye? |
| A. | Zinc |
| B. | Iron |
| C. | Iodine |
| D. | Chromium |
| Answer» B. Iron | |
| 17. |
Chronic consumption of excess selenium can lead to |
| A. | brittle hair and nails. |
| B. | muscle weakness, |
| C. | TPN |
| D. | diarrhea. |
| Answer» C. TPN | |
| 18. |
An endemic disease of cardiomyopathy in children is attributed to |
| A. | low Se in the environment |
| B. | low intake of iron |
| C. | high Se in the environment |
| D. | high intake of iron |
| Answer» B. low intake of iron | |
| 19. |
Normal glucose metabolism requires |
| A. | chromium |
| B. | manganese |
| C. | magnesium |
| D. | calcium |
| Answer» B. manganese | |
| 20. |
Manganese is needed for |
| A. | normal bone structure |
| B. | reproduction and functioning of central nervous system |
| C. | both (a) and (b) |
| D. | muscle strengthening |
| Answer» D. muscle strengthening | |
| 21. |
Which of the following is required as a component of blood hemoglobin? |
| A. | Iron |
| B. | Magnesium |
| C. | Calcium |
| D. | Copper |
| Answer» B. Magnesium | |
| 22. |
Adding __________ to a breakfast of cereal will help your body absorb iron. |
| A. | milk |
| B. | orange juice |
| C. | coffee |
| D. | water |
| Answer» C. coffee | |
| 23. |
Which of the following ion is required for the development of sound teeth with resistance to tooth decay? |
| A. | Fluoride ion |
| B. | Sodium ion |
| C. | Chloride ion |
| D. | Magnesium ion |
| Answer» B. Sodium ion | |
| 24. |
Which of the following two beverages contribute 20 to 30 percent of our daily manganese intake? |
| A. | Milk or tea |
| B. | Cola or coffee |
| C. | Tea or orange juice |
| D. | Milk or orange juice |
| Answer» B. Cola or coffee | |
| 25. |
Manganese is a key component of all of the following enzymes except |
| A. | arginase |
| B. | pyruvate carboxylase |
| C. | ceruloplasmin |
| D. | Mn-superoxide dismutase |
| Answer» D. Mn-superoxide dismutase | |
| 26. |
Which of the following is necessary for the clotting of blood, functions of certain enzymes and control of fluids through cell membranes? |
| A. | Calcium |
| B. | Magnesium |
| C. | Copper |
| D. | Cobalt |
| Answer» B. Magnesium | |
| 27. |
Selenium deficiency leads to |
| A. | liver necrosis |
| B. | diarrhea |
| C. | multiple sclerosis |
| D. | Crohn's disease |
| Answer» B. diarrhea | |