BIology: Nutrition

Given the equation:
6CO₂ + 6H₂O → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂ {Under sunlight & Chlorophyll)
The process represented by the above equation is?

• • protein synthesis

• • respiration

• • photosynthesis

• • transpiration

A green plant growing in a compost pit is feeding?

• • holozoically

• • in none of the above ways

• • holophytically

• • saprophytically

The greatest amount of energy will be obtained by the oxidation of 100kg of?

• meat

• butter

• sugar

• biscuits

Which of the following is lacking in the diet of a person with kwashiorkor?

• proteins

• carbohydrates

• minerals

• vitamins

The mode of nutrition of sun dew and bladder wort can be described as?

• • saprophytic

• • holozoic

• • chemosynthetic

• • autotrophic

Which of the labelled parts is used for feeling?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Pellagra can be prevented by taking food rich in?

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin B

• Vitamin D

• Calcium

The major role played by accessory pigments during photosynthesis is to?

• • add colour to plants but not to trap light energy

• • trap light energy that chlorophyll cannot absorb

• • transfer energy from chlorophyll to other pigments

• • prevent chlorophyll from absorbing unnecessary light

The appropriate food to be given to the child in the picture above is?

• beans

• garri

• bread

• avocado pear

Use the diagram above to answer this question. During photosynthesis, the arrow labeled ll represents the?

• • escape of mineral salts

• • absorption of energy from the sun

• • release of carbon (IV) oxide

• • release of oxygen