Refer to the given dichotomous key and select the correct option.
I. (a) It is categorised as energy giving food- Go to II
(b) It is categorised as protective food- Go to III
II. (a) It is soluble in water- $P$
(b) It is insoluble in water- $Q$
III. (a) It is needed for the clotting of blood- $R$
(b) It helps in the formation of haemoglobin- $S$

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Important Questions on Food and its Components

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NSO Science Olympiad Workbook Grade 6>Chapter 1 - Food and its Components>EXERCISES>Q 1

Reena took some moong seeds and soaked them overnight in water. Next day, after draining out the water, she wrapped the seeds in a wet cloth. After one day, she observed small white structures growing out of the seeds. These small white structures will develop into

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NSO Science Olympiad Workbook Grade 6>Chapter 1 - Food and its Components>EXERCISES>Q 2

Select the option with the correct sequence of words to fill the blanks in the given sentences.

(a) Cod liver oil is a rich source of (i) _____.

(b) Deficiency of vitamin C in the body causes a disease known as (ii) _____.

(d) Deficiency of (iv) _____ can lead to rickets in children and osteoporosis in adults.

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NSO Science Olympiad Workbook Grade 6>Chapter 1 - Food and its Components>EXERCISES>Q 3

Green plants are known as producers. They prepare more food than they need. The extra food is stored in different parts of the plant. Identify the parts of the plant from which the following food items (P, Q, R and S) are obtained and select the correct option.
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NSO Science Olympiad Workbook Grade 6>Chapter 1 - Food and its Components>EXERCISES>Q 4

P helps to maintain strong eyesight and healthy skin. Q is required for the normal growth of bones in children. R is essential for the proper functioning of muscles and nerves. S is needed for natural clotting of blood. Identify P, Q, R and S and select the incorrect statement regarding these.

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NSO Science Olympiad Workbook Grade 6>Chapter 1 - Food and its Components>EXERCISES>Q 5

Following are the properties of four minerals $P, Q, R$ , and $S$ . Identify them and select the correct option.

$P$ : It is required for the proper functioning of the thyroid gland.
$Q$ : It helps in maintaining the body’s water balance.
$R$ : It is important for haemoglobin formation.
$S$ : It strengthens bones and teeth and helps in blood clotting.

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NSO Science Olympiad Workbook Grade 6>Chapter 1 - Food and its Components>EXERCISES>Q 6

We eat different parts of plants as food. Refer to the given figure of a typical plant and select the option that correctly matches the labelled parts (