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Many competitive tests have Nutrients questions. These are a little tough to answer, but are also more rewarding. You must understand food nutrition and deficiency conditions in order to answer these questions. You can start as soon as you are aware of it.

With a little practice, you&#39;ll be able to answer these General Science questions with ease. So here are ten Nutrients practice questions for you to try. Each of these questions should take not more than a minute to answer.

 

<h2>Questions on Nutrients</h2>

You can also download the questions and answers pdf. Just click on the Download PDF button. So let&#39;s start with the first question.

Q:1 The process of synthesizing simple macromolecules and absorption of nutrients and other chemicals from food into the body is known as?

1. Transportation

2. Assimilation

3. Anabolism

4. Catabolism

(Difficulty: 1, Estimated Time: 10 Seconds) Let us start with a basic question.

Q:2 Which of the following take in food by engrossing the nutrients through the cell membranes?

1. Protozoa

2. Bryozoans

3. Vertebrates

4. All of these

(Difficulty: 3, Estimated Time: 20 Seconds) This is a bit tricky.

Q:3 Which is one of the basic plant nutrients of fertilizers that are commonly used in agriculture?

1. Arsenic

2. Potassium

3. Mercury

4. Sodium

(Difficulty: 1, Estimated Time: 10 Seconds) This is easy too.

Q:4 Which of the following ecologist’s research provided revolutionary new insights into how energy and nutrients move through the ecosystems?

1. Arthur Tansley

2. Ernst Haeckel

3. Charles Elton

4. Raymond Lindeman

(Difficulty: 2, Estimated Time: 15 Seconds) Get rid of the wrong options.

Q:5 What is the name of a fluid which is secreted by new mothers during the initial days of lactation, contains nutrients that boost a baby&#39;s immune system and helps fight infection?

1. Sebum

2. Synovia

3. Colostrum

4. Cerumen

(Difficulty: 2, Estimated Time: 15 Seconds) This isn&#39;t difficult. Did you get it right?

Q:6 The treatment designed to remove non-biodegradable organic pollutants and mineral nutrients from waste water is

1. Lagoons

2. Imhoff tank

3. Secondary treatment

4. Tertiary Treatment 

(Difficulty: 1, Estimated Time: 10 Seconds) You can do this one. Think a little.

Q:7 Macronutrients which are commonly deficient in the soil are called

1. critical elements

2. deficient elemrents

3. absent elements

4. Both 2 and 3

(Difficulty: 3, Estimated Time: 20 Seconds) Hurry up! Time&#39;s ticking.

Q:8 Reduced dietary intake, reduced absorption of micronutrients, lack of food and malabsorption etc are the leading cause of which of the following?

1. Type-2 diabetes

2. Osteoporosis

3.  Maternal nutritional anemia

4. Malnutrition

(Difficulty: 1, Estimated Time: 10 Seconds) Do you know it?

Q:9 What are the three macronutrients?

1. carbohydrates, proteins and fats

2. carbohydrates, water and proteins 

3. water, vitamins and minerals 

4. carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals 

(Difficulty: 2, Estimated Time: 15 Seconds) This is a fundamental question. Did you answer it right?

Q:10 Name the three nutrients that Single Super Phosphate contains.

1. Phosphorus, Nitrogen and Sulphur

2. Phosphorus, Iron and Calcium

3. Phosphorus, Sulphur and Calcium

4. None of these

(Difficulty: 2, Estimated Time: 15 Seconds) Go through the options carefully before answering.

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<h2>Answer Key</h2>

Let&#39;s have a look at your score.

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			<td>1. (2)</td>
			<td>2. (1)</td>
			<td>3. (2)</td>
			<td>4. (4)</td>
			<td>5. (3)</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>6. (3)</td>
			<td>7. (1)</td>
			<td>8. (4)</td>
			<td>9. (1)</td>
			<td>10. (3)</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

Comment below your score, considering each question has 1 mark only. If you scored 8 to 10, congratulations! You are one step closer to selection. If you have scored 5 to 8 marks, then you are doing well, keep it up. If you have scored less than 5 marks then you need to work a little harder on this subject. But don&#39;t worry, we are here to help you master the subject.

Let&#39;s check the answers and solutions and try to find out what went wrong. 
 

<h2>Answers and Solutions</h2>

Q:1 The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. Assimilation

<ul>
	<li>Assimilation is the process by which living organisms integrate nutrients from food or absorb vitamins, minerals, and other chemicals into the body to satisfy the energy demands required to stay alive.</li>
	<li>Assimilating also involves breaking complex molecules derived from food sources into simpler particles.</li>
</ul>

Additional Information-

<table border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" style="width:300px">
	<tbody>
		<tr>
			<td>               Transportation        </td>
			<td>The transfer of any substance from one place to another is referred to as transportation. Plants and animals should transfer the water and nutrients needed for all metabolic processes. Moving the waste or excretory products to the area of excretion is also necessary.</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>   Anabolism</td>
			<td>The process by which relatively complex chemicals are created in living cells from nutrients with relatively simple structures is known as anabolism, sometimes known as biosynthesis.</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td>   Catabolism</td>
			<td>The process by which relatively big molecules in living cells are broken down or degraded is known as catabolism. Energy-rich substances, including adenosine triphosphate [ATP], are conserved as a portion of the chemical energy generated during catabolic processes.</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

 

Q:2 The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. Protozoa

Protozoa take in food by the process of osmotrophy that is by engrossing the nutrients through the cell membranes or also they feed on phagocytosis, either by the process of engulfing the particles of the food with the help of pseudopodia.

 

Q:3 The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. Potassium

<ul>
	<li>Nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium  are the fertilizers that are commonly used in agriculture.</li>
	<li>Potassium is a secondary element that helps plants resist disease and improve overall growth.</li>
	<li>Potassium is also found in a variety of fertilizers, including potassium chloride (KCl), potassium sulfate (K2SO4) or sulfate of potash (SOP), and potassium nitrate (KNO3), often known as KN.</li>
</ul>

 

Q:4 The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Raymond Lindeman

<ul>
	<li>Raymond L. Lindemann&#39;s research provided revolutionary new insights into the flow of energy and nutrients through ecosystems.</li>
	<li>Raymond Lindeman was a University of Minnesota graduate student whose research defined ecosystem science.</li>
</ul>

 

Q:5 The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Colostrum

Other Information-

<ul>
	<li>Colostrum, the fluid secreted by new mothers during the early days of breastfeeding, contains nutrients that boost the baby&#39;s immune system and help fight infection.</li>
	<li>After delivery, there are many changes in the mother&#39;s milk i.e. breast milk and there are many types of it, one of which is colostrum. Colostrum is considered very beneficial for the baby.</li>
	<li>Colostrum is yellow or orange and thick in colour but sometimes it can be clear and thin.</li>
	<li>Colostrum has a deep yellow or orange colour due to the high amount of beta-carotene in it. Colostrum arrives at least 5 days after delivery.</li>
	<li>Colostrum contains high amounts of cholesterol which helps in the development of the baby&#39;s nervous system.</li>
	<li>It provides zinc, calcium, vitamins A, B6 and K and helps in the all-round development of the baby.</li>
</ul>

 

Q:6 The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Secondary treatment

<ul>
	<li>The initial and primary water treatment process removes large matter from wastewater.</li>
	<li>Secondary wastewater treatment processes use microorganisms to biologically remove contaminants from wastewater.</li>
	<li>Secondary biological processes can be aerobic or anaerobic, each process utilizing a different type of bacterial community.</li>
</ul>

 

Q:7 The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. critical elements

Macronutrients are required in large concentrations by the plant which is around 1-10 mg/g of dry matter. Macronutrients which are commonly deficient in the soil are called critical elements.They are nitrogen, potassium and phosphorous.

 

Q:8 The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. Malnutrition

<ul>
	<li>Malnutrition, or undernutrition occurs when a person lack nutrients, either as a result of a poor diet or problems absorbing nutrients from food.</li>
	<li>Reduced dietary intake, reduced absorption of micronutrients, lack of food and malabsorption etc causes Malnutrition.</li>
</ul>

 

Q:9 The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. carbohydrates, proteins and fats

<ul>
	<li>Macronutrients, or macros, are essential nutrients the body needs in large quantities to remain healthy. Macronutrients provide the body with energy, help prevent disease, and allow the body to function correctly. There are three main types of macronutrients: proteins, fats, and carbohydrates.</li>
	<li>Most of the body’s energy and calories come from macronutrients. Each type of macronutrient has its own benefits and purpose in maintaining a healthy body. The exact amount of each macronutrient a person requires may vary based on individual factors such as weight, age, and preexisting health conditions.</li>
</ul>

 

Q:10 The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. Phosphorus, Sulphur and Calcium

<ul>
	<li>SSP is widely used as fertilizer in agriculture crops.</li>
	<li>It contains three elements which is good for the overall growth of plants.</li>
	<li>It contains moisture and phosphoric acid.</li>
	<li>It is preferred for oilseed crops.</li>
</ul>

 

So that&#39;s it for today. Biology topics are usually important. We&#39;ll go over another topic of General Science later. Until then, you can practice the questions by downloading the Nutrients PDF.

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