BT404 Food Biotechnology Quiz-10 For Mid Term And Final Term Virtual University Of Pakistan
Topic- Minerals

1. Minerals are generally categorized as__________ based on the amounts in the body

a. Major
b. Trace
c. Both a & b
d. None of these

2. The human body consists of about__________ minerals

a. 3%
b. 5%
c. 10%
d. 13%

Topic- Iron

3. _________ is an essential part of both the blood pigment haemoglobin and the muscle pigment myoglobin

a. Minerals
b. Fats
c. Lipids
d. Iron

4. Deficiencies of iron cause

a. Asthma
b. Anemia
c. Hepatitis
d. Diabetes

5. Good sources of iron are

a. Liver, meat
b. Eggs, oatmeal
c. Wheat flour
d. All of these

Topic- Calcium

6. ___________ is one of the minerals that humans require in the greatest amounts

a. Starch
b. Calcium
c. Vitamins
d. Iron

7. Calcium is required for

a. Bone structure
b. Muscles
c. Tooth
d. Both a & c

8. ________ is also needed in the blood c10tting mechanism

a. Minerals
b. Vitamins
c. Calcium
d. Proteins

9. Calcium deficiencies can lead to

a. Osteoporosis
b. Anaemia
c. Diabetes
d. None of these

10. ____________ is essential for calcium absorption

a. Vitamin C
b. Vitamin B
c. Vitamin E
d. Vitamin D