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NEET UG BIOLOGY MCQ: DIGESTION AND ABSORPTION
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Assertion: Minerals are not biologically active
substances.
Reason: Some individuals suffer from anaemia
due to deficiency of copper.
substances.
Reason: Some individuals suffer from anaemia
due to deficiency of copper.
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Correct option: D
If both Assertion and Reason are false
Option D (If both Assertion and Reason are false) is correct because minerals are biologically active (e.g., enzyme cofactors), and copper deficiency can cause anemia.
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I. Absorption of monosaccharides, alcohol, some water and medicines like asprin occurs in the stomach
II. Fatty acids cannot be absorbed directly
III. Glycerol can reach into the blood and lymph directly
IV. Maximum absorption of water (90%) takes place in the small intestine
V. Large intestine and mouth are not the site of absorption Which one of the following is antioxidant vitamin? Deficiency of which essential amino acid leads to deregulation of blood sugar? Which of the following is the constituent of pancreatic juices?