Chapter 2: Food & Digestion - Science For Grade 8(Science ) Questions and Answers

Question 1. A disease Kwashiorkor is caused by the deficiency of
  1.    vitamins
  2.    proteins
  3.    carbohydrates
  4.    fats
Explanation:-
Answer: Option B. -> proteins
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Question 2. Digestive enzymes includes
  1.    lipase
  2.    proteases
  3.    carbohydrates
  4.    all of them
Explanation:-
Answer: Option D. -> all of them
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Question 3. Vitamin E is important for
  1.    protecting cells
  2.    vital tissues protection
  3.    both a and b
  4.    development of bones
Explanation:-
Answer: Option C. -> both a and b
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Question 4. The size of intestine of a human is laid in straight line will be length of
  1.    1 m
  2.    10m
  3.    12m
  4.    20m
Explanation:-
Answer: Option B. -> 10m
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Question 5. Starch can be tested in any food by help of
  1.    iodine solution
  2.    biuret solution
  3.    benedicts solution
  4.    felhings solution
Explanation:-
Answer: Option A. -> iodine solution
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Question 6. Compounds which are needed in very small amount but their deficiency lead to scurvy and rickets are
  1.    vitamins
  2.    proteins
  3.    carbohydrates
  4.    fats
Explanation:-
Answer: Option A. -> vitamins
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Question 7. The main suppliers for our body are
  1.    proteins
  2.    carbohydrates
  3.    fats
  4.    all of them
Explanation:-
Answer: Option D. -> all of them
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Question 8. The complex carbohydrates which make up the cell wall in plants are called
  1.    lactose
  2.    maltose
  3.    cellulose
  4.    sucrose
Explanation:-
Answer: Option C. -> cellulose
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Question 9. The energy which is stored in food that we eat is only released in cells of body by process of
  1.    respiration
  2.    digestion
  3.    excretion
  4.    elimination
Explanation:-
Answer: Option A. -> respiration
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Question 10. Maximum carbohydrates are obtained from
  1.    whole grain food
  2.    fatty fish
  3.    plant oil
  4.    nuts
Explanation:-
Answer: Option A. -> whole grain food
NO EXPLANATION IS AVAILABLE FOR THIS QUESTION!