Biology
Assertion (A): Both kwashiorkor and marasmus are caused due to the deficiency of fat. Usually, old aged people are affected with these diseases.
Reason (R): Kwashiorkor and marasmus are protein deficiency diseases usually affecting children.
- A is True and R is False.
- A is False and R is True.
- Both A and R are True.
- Both A and R are False.
Answer
A is False and R is True.
Reason — Kwashiorkor and marasmus are primarily caused by protein and carbohydrate deficiencies, not fat alone. These diseases affects young children, especially in areas with malnutrition.
These diseases are protein deficiency diseases and mostly affect infants and young children.
Related Questions
Assertion (A): Diet is the combination of food items which we eat in our meals every day.
Reason (R): Diet must contain all the food components in the required amount for a particular person.
- A is True and R is False.
- A is False and R is True.
- Both A and R are True.
- Both A and R are False.
Assertion (A): Both galactose and lactose are sugars present in milk and soluble in water.
Reason (R): Lactose is insoluble in water as it is a type of polysaccharide; while galactose being a disaccharide, is soluble.
- A is True and R is False.
- A is False and R is True.
- Both A and R are True.
- Both A and R are False.
Given below is a photo of a child suffering from a deficiency disease. Read the information below and fill in the blanks.
Proteins are large chemical molecules which contain carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen. Proteins provide the chemical materials for the growth and repair of body cells and tissues. Its deficiency leads to some severe diseases.
(a) …………… is a disease caused due to the deficiency of (b) …………… , (c) …………… and proteins in the diet. This disease usually affects infants below the age of (d) …………… year(s). In this disease, the skin becomes loosely folded and (e) …………… appear prominent.
Mention whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F)
(a) Cellulose in our food passes out undigested
(b) Kwashiorkor is a severe vitamin deficiency disease
(c) Iron is required for the proper working of thyroid
(d) Foods protect us from disease and therefore antibiotics which protect us from disease are also foods.
(e) Mineral salts contribute in regulating body processes.