Health education and community pharmacy mcqs (96-105)

 These are important mcqs in pharmacist competitive exams

96.All are disaccharides except 

A. Sucrose

B. Lactose

C. Galactose 

D. Maltose

Ans. C

97.Indigestible component of carbohydrates with no nutritive value is

A. Starch

B. Cellulose

C. Galactose 

D. None of them

Ans. B

98.Which of the following is carbohydrate of animal origin

A. Glucose

B. Sucrose

C. Starch

D. Glycogen 

Ans. D

99.One gram of carbohydrate provides energy 

A. 4.75 kcal

B. 9.3 kcal

C. 4.1 kcal

D. 3.75 kcal

Ans. D

100.Performed vit A is

A. Retinol

B. Beta carotene

C. Alpha carotene

D. Alpha carotenoids

Ans. A

101.How much retinol is equal to one IU of vit A

A. 0.3 mcg

B. 0.6 mcg

C. 1.2 mcg

D. 2 mcg

Ans. A

102.Earliest sign of vit A deficiency is

A. Conjunctival xerosis

B. Night blindness

C. Bitots spot 

D. Keratomalacia

Ans. B

103.Which of the following is a function of vit D

A. Increases absorption of calcium and phosphorus

B. Formation of bones and teeth

C. Helps in mineralisation of bones

D. All the above 

Ans. D

104.The most ccommon condition due to riboflavin deficiency is

A. Cheilosis

B. Glossitis

C. Angular stomatitis

D. Nasolabial seborrhoea

Ans. C

105.Major source of fluorine to man is

A. Water

B. Cheese

C. Milk

D. Green vegetables 

Ans. A