Question

In Column I are listed three ways of enhancing the nutritive value of food items
and the Column II contains the reasons for this improved quality. Match the
method with appropriate reason.
Column I Column II Reasons
a) Combining i) increases vitamin content
due to activity of
microorganisms
b) Fermenting ii) increases the vitamins
c) Germinating iii) improves quality due to
different items eaten
together
iv) increases the acidity
of food

Answer 1

Explanation:

• Combining

Improves quality due to different items eaten together.

Each food item contains different amounts of different nutrients. Hence, by combining the number of total nutrient increases

• Fermenting

Increases vitamin content

Due to the activity of microorganisms

Microorganisms contain an enzyme that converts different substances into useful substances that act as a metabolite. Hence, the vitamin quantity is increased

• Germinating

Increases vitamin contents

Plants absorb nutrients by the phloem. They convert it into vitamins.