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प्रश्न
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उत्तर
Water is necessary for our body because:
(i) Water acts as a solvent for many organic and inorganic compounds
(ii) Water facilitates the movement of food materials, waste products, and other chemical substances in the cytoplasm and circulatory process.
(iii) It plays an important role in regulating body temperature and osmotic pressure of the body fluids.
(iv) Water serves as a good medium for various metabolic reactions.
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Explain the following term with an example:
Omnivore
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Spot the following in the table of vitamins and minerals.
Essential mineral for healthy bones and teeth.
Which organisms are greater in number - autotrophs or heterotrophs? Why?
Meat alone is sufficient to provide all nutrients to the body.
Choose the correct option.
Acinar cells are present in ______.
Match the Column I with Column II and choose the correct option.
| Column I (Food componets) | Column II (Gross calorific value) | ||
| i. | Proteins | a. | 9.45 Kcal/g |
| ii. | Carbohy drates | b. | 4.1 Kcal/g |
| iii. | Fats | c. | 5.65 Kcal/g |
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