10th Grade Nutrition Quiz

What is the periodic movement of the oesophagus called?

• Rhythmic movement

• Cyclic movement

• Peristaltic movement

• Contraction and Expansion

Which enzyme breaks down proteins?

• Trypsin

• Amylase

• Pepsin

• Lipase

Salivary Amylase is an enzyme which breaks down starch to glucose. True or False?

• True

• False

• Not applicable

• Depends on the pH

Which gland secretes saliva?

• Adrenal gland

• Salivary gland

• Thyroid gland

• Pituitary gland

What is the hands-like structure of Amoeba called?

• Pseudopodia

• Flagella

• Tentacles

• Cilia

Most fungi are saprotrophs. True or False?

• Only some

• False

• Depends on the species

• True

Which of the following is an example of parasitic nutrition?

• Mango

• Cascuta

• Apple

• Potato

Breathing starts at the nose. Then, transpiration occurs through __________?

• Stomata

• Flowers

• Roots

• Eyes

Chlorophyll is present in leaves. True or False?

• True

• False

• Only in stems

• Only in roots

What pigment captures sunlight (light energy)?

• Chlorophyll

• Carotene

• Xanthophyll

• Chloroplast