FGEI EST Exam Prep – Vitamins & Minerals
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Subject: General Science (Vitamins & Minerals)

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1. What is the primary function of vitamins and minerals in chemical reactions?

  • Providing calories
  • Building muscle tissue
  • Acting as cofactors [cite: 5]
  • Providing direct energy
Rationale: Vitamins and minerals don’t provide calories [cite: 10]; their most prominent function is acting as cofactors to trigger chemical reactions[cite: 5].

2. Which of the following is a fat-soluble vitamin?

  • Vitamin C
  • Vitamin K [cite: 15]
  • Vitamin B12
  • Biotin
Rationale: Fat-soluble vitamins include A, D, E, and K[cite: 15]. Vitamin C and B-complex are water-soluble[cite: 19].

3. A deficiency in Vitamin B3 (Niacin) leads to which condition?

  • Scurvy
  • Beriberi
  • Rickets
  • Pellagra [cite: 28]
Rationale: Niacin (B3) deficiency causes Pellagra, characterized by the 3 D’s: Dermatitis, Diarrhoea, and Dementia[cite: 28].

4. Which mineral is essential for red blood cell formation?

  • Copper [cite: 34]
  • Sodium
  • Sulphur
  • Chlorine
Rationale: Copper plays a critical role in the formation of red blood cells[cite: 34].

5. Which vitamin is synthesized by intestinal bacteria?

  • Vitamin A
  • Vitamin C
  • Vitamin K [cite: 28]
  • Vitamin E
Rationale: Vitamin K is found in leafy green vegetables and is also synthesized by intestinal bacteria[cite: 28].