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Important Questions on Human Nutrition

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Match the digestive glands given in Column - I with their respective enzymes given in Column — II and choose the correct combination from the given options,

  Column I   Column II
(1) Pancreas (p) Pepsin
(2) Gastric glands (q) Enterokinase
(3) Small intestine (r) Ptyalin
(4) Salivary glands (s) Trypsin

Choose the correct option:- 

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The initial step in the digestion of milk in human is carried out by?
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Intrinsic factor that helps in the absorption of vitamin B12 is secreted by:
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Which ONE of the following statements about rennin is CORRECT?
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Lactase hydrolyzes lactose into
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An enzyme with optimal activity at pH 2.0 and 37°C is most likely to be:
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The proteolytic enzyme rennin is found in:
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 Identify the ODD term in each set and name the CATEGORY to which the remaining three belong:

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In the digestive system, the pH of the stomach and the intestine, respectively are:
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Enzyme X extracted from the digestive system, hydrolyses peptide bonds. Which of the following are probable candidate to be enzyme X?
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Identify the CORRECT match of the site of action on food substrate, enzyme acting on it and its end products in the following reactions.
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The enzyme that is not present in succus entericus is:
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Succus entericus is referred to as:
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Which one of the following statements is true about trypsinogen?
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An octapeptide (NH2 -Asn-Glu-Tyr-Lys-Trp-Met-Glu-Gly) is subjected to complete protease and chemical digestion. Based on the results obtained, choose the incorrect option from below.
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Which chemical flowing through the blood initiates the digestion of protein in humans?
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Give the name of the enzyme secreted by the alimentary canal, one of the product of which is pentose sugar.
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Identify the cells whose secretion protects the lining of gastro-intestinal tract from various enzymes.
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Gastric juice of infants contains:
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In the stomach, gastric acid is secreted by the