Vitamin E is primarily known for its role as a: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Vitamin E is primarily known for its role as a:
A. Antioxidant protecting cell membranes
B. Hormone precursor
C. Coenzyme in energy metabolism
D. Blood clotting factor
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Vitamin E (Tocopherol) is a fat-soluble vitamin that acts primarily as a powerful antioxidant. It protects cell membranes from oxidative damage by neutralizing free radicals, which are unstable molecules that can damage cells. It also supports immune function and has anti-inflammatory properties. Deficiency is rare but can cause neurological problems and hemolytic anemia.

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Question #1
Consider the following statements about mitosis:
1. It produces diploid cells.
2. It is involved in growth and repair.
3. It reduces chromosome number by half.
Which of the above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 3 only
B. 1, 2, and 3
C. 2 and 3 only
D. 1 and 2 only

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Mitosis yields two identical diploid cells, important for growth/repair. Meiosis halves chromosome number. So 3 is incorrect.

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The hormone that stimulates the synthesis of milk in the mammary glands is:
A. Estrogen
B. Oxytocin
C. Prolactin
D. Progesterone

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Prolactin, secreted by the anterior pituitary, is the primary hormone responsible for milk synthesis (lactation) after childbirth. Oxytocin causes milk ejection (let-down reflex). Estrogen and progesterone stimulate mammary duct and alveolar development during pregnancy but inhibit milk secretion; after delivery, their levels drop, allowing prolactin to act.

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Question #3
The fluid that circulates in the lymphatic system is called:
A. Serum
B. Tissue fluid
C. Plasma
D. Lymph

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Lymph is the fluid within lymphatic vessels, derived from interstitial fluid that has entered lymph capillaries. It contains white blood cells, especially lymphocytes, and transports fats (as chyle) from the intestine. Plasma is blood fluid, serum is plasma without clotting factors, tissue fluid is interstitial.

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