Nutrition and Digestive System Quiz

What is the primary process by which autotrophs synthesize food?

• Respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Decomposition

• Fermentation

Which of the following is a product of photosynthesis?

• Nitrogen

• Hydrogen

• Glucose

• Carbon Dioxide

What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

• Releases oxygen

• Absorbs sunlight

• Produces glucose

• Absorbs water

Which organ in the human digestive system is responsible for emulsifying fats?

• Liver

• Small Intestine

• Pancreas

• Stomach

What type of nutrition do heterotrophic organisms exhibit?

• Photosynthetic

• Saprophytic

• Autotrophic

• Chemosynthetic

Which of the following is a symptom of Kwashiorkor?

• Swollen limbs

• Night blindness

• Dry skin

• Fatigue

What is the main function of the small intestine?

• Emulsification of fats

• Digestion of proteins

• Absorption of nutrients

• Storage of waste

Which vitamin deficiency causes Scurvy?

• Vitamin B1

• Vitamin D

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin A

What is the function of amylase in the digestive system?

• Breaks down carbohydrates

• Breaks down fats

• Breaks down proteins

• Emulsifies fats

Which part of the chloroplast is involved in the light-dependent reactions?

• Cytoplasm

• Grana

• Stroma

• Thylakoids