BIOD 121 PORTAGE LEARNING FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS|2025/2026

BIOD 121 PORTAGE LEARNING FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS|2025/2026
Fat soluble vitamins have all of the following characteristics EXCEPT - ANSWER-
B B B B B B B B B B B



They are inorganic B B




Fat soluble vitamins have all of the following characteristics EXCEPT - ANSWER-
B B B B B B B B B B B



All are synthesized by the bodu
B B B B B




The lack of this vitamin can lead to rickets in children and osteoporosis in adults - ANSWER-
B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B



Vitamin D B




Xeropthalmia is a result of a deficiency in _________________ - ANSWER-
B B B B B B B B B B Vitamin A B




__________ is important in the formation of collagen - ANSWER-
B B B B B B B B B Vitamin C B




Like Vitamin A and E it works as a _______ scavenging free radicals. Combining iron with good
B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B



sources of this vitamin will improve its absorption - ANSWER-
B B B B B B B B B antioxidant



A deficiency results in ________ which can be prevented by consuming citrus fruits. This vitam
B B B B B B B B B B B B B B



in is often marketed as a cure for the common cold. - ANSWER-
B B B B B B B B B B B B Scurvy



What vitamin should a woman consider supplementing prior to conception and why? -
B B B B B B B B B B B B



B ANSWER- Folate - to prevent neural tube defects that occur early in pregnancy
B B B B B B B B B B B




A deficiency of ______ results in beriberi which translates to I can't I can't. - ANSWER-
B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B



Thiamin



Pellagra is a deficiency of what vitamin? - ANSWER-
B B B B B B B B Niacin (B3) B

, Ariboflavinosis results from a ________ deficiency leading to an inflamed tongue known as gl
B B B B B B B B B B B B B



ossitis and cheilosis, cracks around the mouth - ANSWER-
B B B B B B B B Riboflavin



A deficiency of folate and vitamin ________ both result in megaloblastic anemia, formation of
B B B B B B B B B B B B B



B large immature red blood cells. - ANSWER-
B B B B B B B-12



To prevent dehydration two hormones are secreted. __________ is secreted from the adrenal
B B B B B B B B B B B B B



glands to conserve sodium and water - ANSWER-
B B B B B B B Aldosterone



The pituitary glands release __________ to decrease urine output - ANSWER-
B B B B B B B B B B



Antidiuretic hormone B




What are ions? - ANSWER-
B B B B



ions are minerals that have an electrical charge and are called electrolytes
B B B B B B B B B B B




Are minerals considered essential or nonessential nutrients? - ANSWER-
B B B B B B B B



Essential Nutrients B




The degree to which they can be absorbed is called their __________ - ANSWER-
B B B B B B B B B B B B B



Bioavailability



Minerals needed in amounts >100 milligrams per day are called? - ANSWER-
B B B B B B B B B B B



major minerals B




Minerals needed in amounts <100 milligrams per day are called? - ANSWER-
B B B B B B B B B B B



trace minerals B




True or false B B B




Minerals are destroyed by heat, light, and air during cooking process? - ANSWER-
B B B B B B B B B B B B False

Vitamins are destroyed by heat light and air during the cooking process.
B B B B B B B B B B B