Food Sources | MCQs

Explanation

• Omnivores are animals that eat both plants and animals.
• They have adaptations that allow them to digest and extract nutrients from a wide variety of food sources, including fruits, leaves, insects, small animals, and even carrion.
• Examples of omnivores include humans, bears, pigs, chimpanzees, and raccoons.

Explanation

• Herbivores are animals that eat only plants, including leaves, stems, roots, flowers, fruits, and seeds.
• Examples of herbivores include cows, deer, rabbits, and elephants.

Explanation

• Omnivores are animals that eat both plants and animals.
• They have adaptations that allow them to digest and extract nutrients from a wide variety of food sources, including fruits, leaves, insects, small animals, and even carrion.
• Examples of omnivores include humans, bears, pigs, chimpanzees, and raccoons.
• Only plants: Herbivores (e.g., cows).
• Only animals: Carnivores (e.g., lions).

Explanation

• Ascorbic acid, also known as Vitamin C, is found in various fruits and vegetables.
• But Alma (Emblica officinalis) and citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and grapefruits are particularly rich in it.

Explanation

Vitamin D is found in:

• Milk (fortified milk and dairy products)
• Cod liver oil (and other fatty fish oils)
• Sunlight (our bodies produce vitamin D when exposed to sunlight)

Additionally, vitamin D is also found in:

• Fatty fish (like salmon, mackerel, and sardines)
• Fortified cereals and orange juice
• Egg yolks
• Mushrooms (some types, like shiitake and portobello)