ICSE Class 9 Biology
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Nutrition [Nutrition in General] — Question 1
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Question Distinguish between the following pairs on the basis of the words indicated in the brackets :
(a) Monosaccharides and Disaccharides (Number of carbon atoms)
(b) Kwashiorkor and Marasmus (Age)
(c) Tocopherol and Pantothenic acid (Solubility)
(d) Malnutrition and Under-nutrition (Definition)
(e) Iron and Iodine. (Deficiency diseases)
(a) Difference between Monosaccharides and Disaccharides (Number of carbon atoms):
| Monosaccharides | Disaccharides |
|---|---|
| The number of carbon atoms is six. | The number of carbon atoms is twelve |
(b) Difference between Kwashiorkor and Marasmus (Age):
| Kwashiorkor | Marasmus |
|---|---|
| It affects children of 2-5 years of age. | It affects infants below the age of 1 year. |
(c) Difference between Tocopherol and Pantothenic acid (Solubility):
| Tocopherol | Pantothenic acid |
|---|---|
| It is soluble in fat. | It is soluble in water. |
(d) Difference between Malnutrition and Undernutrition (Definition):
| Malnutrition | Undernutrition |
|---|---|
| Malnutrition is the condition in which a person suffers due to an unbalanced diet. It includes both deficiency as well as an excess of nutrients in a person's diet. | Undernutrition refers to the condition in which a person suffers from poor nutrition caused by not having enough food containing essential nutrients. |
(e) Difference between Iron and Iodine (Deficiency diseases):
| Iron | Iodine |
|---|---|
| Iron deficiency results in Anaemia. | Iodine deficiency causes Goitre and Cretinism. |