Ascorbic acid is the chemical name of: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Ascorbic acid is the chemical name of:
A. Vitamin C
B. Vitamin B₂
C. Vitamin D
D. Vitamin B₁₂
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Vitamin C is chemically L-ascorbic acid. It is water-soluble, an antioxidant, and required for collagen synthesis. Deficiency causes scurvy. It is found in citrus fruits, amla, and green vegetables.

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Question #1
In the human body, the 'Cerebrospinal Fluid' (CSF) is a clear, colorless body fluid found in the brain and spinal cord. It is primarily produced by the:
A. Dura mater
B. Arachnoid mater
C. Choroid plexus in the ventricles
D. Pia mater

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) is a clear, watery fluid that circulates through the ventricles of the brain, the central canal of the spinal cord, and the subarachnoid space. It provides mechanical protection (cushioning), chemical stability, and waste removal for the central nervous system. CSF is primarily produced by the choroid plexus, which is a network of highly vascularized, specialized ependymal cells located within the ventricles of the brain (lateral, third, and fourth ventricles).

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Question #2
Consider statements about human nutrition: 1. A balanced diet contains all essential nutrients. 2. Malnutrition can be caused by overeating. 3. Water is not a nutrient. Which are correct?
A. 2 and 3 only
B. 1 and 2 only
C. 1 and 3 only
D. 1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
A balanced diet provides all the essential nutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water) in the correct proportions required for optimal health and growth. Malnutrition refers to deficiencies, excesses, or imbalances in a person's intake of energy and/or nutrients; therefore, overeating (leading to obesity) is a form of malnutrition. Water is an essential nutrient, crucial for hydration, transport, and chemical reactions, though it provides no calories. Thus, statements 1 and 2 are correct.

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Question #3
The hormone aldosterone, which acts on the distal convoluted tubule and collecting duct to increase sodium reabsorption and potassium excretion, is secreted by the:
A. Zona fasciculata of the adrenal cortex
B. Adrenal medulla
C. Zona glomerulosa of the adrenal cortex
D. Anterior pituitary

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Aldosterone is a mineralocorticoid hormone secreted by the zona glomerulosa, the outermost layer of the adrenal cortex. Its primary function is to regulate electrolyte balance by promoting the active reabsorption of sodium (Na+) and the excretion of potassium (K+) and hydrogen ions (H+) in the distal tubules and collecting ducts of the kidneys. The zona fasciculata secretes glucocorticoids (cortisol).

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