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Calcium is the primary mineral involved in bone formation and maintenance. This follows from NCERT principle where the relation explains the outcome clearly for students in simple steps.
Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Zoology section), Chapter: Structural Organisation in Animals and Frog, Topic: Tissues, skeletal and organ systems.
Ghrelin, secreted by the stomach, stimulates hunger and increases food intake. This follows from NCERT principle where the relation explains the outcome clearly for students in simple steps.
Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Zoology section), Chapter: Human Physiology - Digestion, Respiration, Circulation, Neural Control and Chemical Coordination, Topic: Organ system functions and hormonal regulation.
Monosaccharides are the simplest carbohydrates. Polysaccharides are made of sugar units, not nucleotides. Cellulose is structural, and sucrose is a disaccharide.
Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook for Class XI and XII (Zoology section), Chapter: Biology - Zoology portion covering relevant system and function.
Palmitic acid is a saturated fatty acid with no double bonds in its hydrocarbon chain. This follows from latest NCERT 2026-27 principle explaining the concept clearly for NEET students in simple steps as per rationalized syllabus.
Ref: NCERT Biology Textbook - Latest Edition for Academic Session 2026-27 (Zoology section, Rationalized Textbook for Class XI and XII), Chapter: Biology - Zoology portion (Latest NCERT Textbooks for Academic Session 2026-27 - Rationalized Edition for Class XI and XII), Topic: Structural organization, physiology, human health and related concepts as per latest syllabus.
Vitamin C, a water-soluble vitamin, is chemically known as ascorbic acid and prevents scurvy by aiding collagen synthesis. This follows from NCERT principle where the relation explains the outcome clearly for students in simple steps.
Ref: NCERT Chemistry Textbook for Class XI and XII, Chapter: Relevant Chemistry topic covering principles and examples as per NCERT.
Vitamin C deficiency leads to scurvy, characterized by bleeding gums due to impaired collagen synthesis.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Chemistry > Chapter 14: Biomolecules > Topic: Vitamins - Types, Coenzymes and Deficiency Diseases - Part 2
Vitamin E is fat-soluble, stored in the body’s fatty tissues, unlike water-soluble vitamins like B and C.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Chemistry > Chapter 14: Biomolecules > Topic: Vitamins - Types, Coenzymes and Deficiency Diseases - Part 2
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is required for the hydroxylation of proline and lysine in collagen synthesis.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Chemistry > Chapter 14: Biomolecules > Topic: Vitamins - Types, Coenzymes and Deficiency Diseases - Part 2
Vitamin E (tocopherol) acts as an antioxidant, protecting cell membranes from oxidative damage.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Chemistry > Chapter 14: Biomolecules > Topic: Vitamins - Types, Coenzymes and Deficiency Diseases - Part 2
Scurvy is caused by a deficiency of vitamin C (ascorbic acid), which is crucial for collagen synthesis.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Chemistry > Chapter 14: Biomolecules > Topic: Vitamins - Types, Coenzymes and Deficiency Diseases - Part 2
Vitamin B₆ (Pyridoxine) is a coenzyme in amino acid metabolism, particularly in transamination reactions.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Chemistry > Chapter 14: Biomolecules > Topic: Vitamins - Types, Coenzymes and Deficiency Diseases - Part 2
Vitamin B group vitamins are water-soluble and cannot be stored in the body, requiring regular dietary intake.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Chemistry > Chapter 14: Biomolecules > Topic: Vitamins - Types, Coenzymes and Deficiency Diseases - Part 1
