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प्रश्न
Goitre is caused by a deficiency of the mineral ______.
विकल्प
iron
calcium
iodine
potassium
उत्तर
Goitre is caused by a deficiency of the mineral iodine.
Explanation:
Iodine is essential for the production of thyroid hormones. A lack of iodine leads to an enlarged thyroid gland, resulting in goitre.
संबंधित प्रश्न
Define the following:
Saprozoic
Name the sources of the following:
Vitamin A
Classify according to food-type.
Vulture
Classify according to food-type.
Fungus
Prepare and complete the flowchart according to type of nutrition.
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 |
Which of the following raw material is available in the air for photosynthesis?
Read the food items given below.
- Wheat
- Ghee
- Iodised salt
- Spinach (palak)
Which of the above food items are “energy giving foods”?
Unscramble the following word related to component of food and write it in the space provided.
nitesturn - ______
