Macromolecule chitin is
nitrogen containing polysaccharide
phosphorus containing polysaccharide
sulphur containing polysaccharide
simple polysaccharide
The essential chemical components of many coenzymes are
proteins
nuclei acids
carbohydrates
vitamins
One molecule of triglyceride is produced using
one fatty acid and one glycerol
one fatty acid and three glycerols
three fatty acids and three glycerols
three fatty acids and one glycerol
Which one of the following is enriched with a non-reducing sugar?
Grapes
Germinating barley grains
Table sugar
Mother's milk
Which of the following statements is wrong for sucrose?
It is a disaccharide
It is a non-reducing sugar
It accumulates in the cytoplasm
It is comprised of maltose and fructose
Absorption of vitamin-B;» in human requires 'P' glycoprotein secreted from 'Q'. The correct choices of P and Q are
P - Extrinsic factor; Q - Stomach
P - Intrinsic factor; Q - Stomach
P - Intrinsic factor; Q - Small intestine
P - Exopolysaccharide; Q - Small Intestine
Which one of the following combination of all three fatty acids are essential for human beings?
Oleic acid, linoleic acid and linolenic acid
Palmitic acid, linoleic acid and arachidonic acid
Oleic acid, linoleic acid and arachidonic acid
Linoleic acid, linolenic acid and arachidonic acid
D.
Linoleic acid, linolenic acid and arachidonic acid
Fatty acids, such as linoleic, linolenic and arachidonic acids contain two or more cis carbon-carbon double bonds and are referred to as polyunsaturated fatty acids. These fatty acids are required nutrients for humans and must be part of a healthy diet.
They are termed essential fatty acids. These cannot be synthesised by human beings but are essential to human health. They must be consumed in adequate amounts specially in the form of ingested plant derived foods.