Examination of blood of a person suspected of having anaemia, shows large, immature,

nucleated erythrocytes without haemoglobin. Supplementing his diet with which of the

following, is likely to alleviate his symptoms?

1. Thiamine

2. Folic acid and cobalamine

3. Riboflavin

4. Iron compounds

The following is a scheme showing the fate of carbohydrates during digestion in the

human alimentary canal. Identify the enzymes acting at stages indicated as A, B, C

and D. Choose the correct option from those given.

1. A = Amylase, B = Maltase, C = Lactase,D = Invertase

2. A = Amylase, B = Maltase, C = Invertase,D = Lactase

3. A = Amylase, B = Invertase, C = Maltase, D = Lactase

4. A = Amylase, B = Lactase, C = Maltase, D = Invertase

Cobalt is present in the molecule of

1. vitamin B₆

2. vitamin B₁₂

3. vitamin B₂

4. vitamin B₁

During digestion, before the action of lipase, fat is emulsified by:-

1. ergosterols

2. phospholipids

3. lipoproteins

4. digitonin

Sea fish are good source of

1. iron

2. iodine

3. potassium

4. all the above

Which of the folowing teeth are lophodont ?

1. Incisor and canine

2. Canine and premolar

3. Premolar and molar

4. Premolar and incisor

Which of the following digestive juices has the minimum pH value ?

1. Bile

2. Gastric juice

3. Saliva

4. Pancreatic juice

In adults, curdling of the milk in small intestine occurs due to the action of

1. rennin

2. erypsine

3. trypsin

4. chymotrypsin

The vitamin nicotinamide can be synthesized in our body from.

1. tyrosine

2. tryptophan

3. valinc

4. phenylalanine

Excessive stimulation of vagus nerve in humans may lead to:

1. hoarse voice

2. peptic ulcers

3. efficient digestion of proteins

4. irregular contractions of diaphragm.