6th Class Science Components of Food Question Bank Food and Its Components

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    Read the following passage carefully. P helps to maintain strong eyesight and healthy skin. Q is required for normal growth of bones and teeth in children. R is essential for proper functioning of muscles and nerves. S is needed for natural clotting of blood.
    Identify P, Q, R and S and select the incorrect statement regarding these.
     

    A) Q is produced when the skin is exposed to sunlight.            

    B) R is a mineral, deficiency of which causes spasms, poor digestion, anxiety and sleeplessness.            

    C) Cod liver oil is a good source of both P and S.            

    D) S is synthesized in our body by bacteria present in the gut.    

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    In the given paragraph P, Q, R and S refer to vitamin A, vitamin D, magnesium and vitamin K, respectively. Cod liver oil is a rich source of vitamins A and D.            


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