Topics:
Animal Nutrition, Animal Refresher
Matching Sulfur and Selenium Nutrients
Which of the following pair is/are correctly matched?
- Sulphur-containing vitamins: thiamine & biotin
- Sulphur-containing amino acids: Cysteine & methionine
- Selenium-containing enzyme: Glutathione peroxidase
- All the above — Correct Answer
Explanation:
Correct Answer: All the above
All three pairs — sulphur-containing vitamins, sulphur-containing amino acids, and selenium-containing enzyme — are correctly matched.
Sulphur — Key Biological Roles
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Sulphur-containing Vitamins | Thiamine (B1) and Biotin (B8) |
| Sulphur-containing Amino Acids | Methionine, Cysteine, Homocysteine, Taurine |
| Sulphur-containing Hormones | Insulin, ADH/Vasopressin, Oxytocin |
Selenium — Key Facts
- Selenium-containing enzyme: Glutathione peroxidase
- Selenium and Vitamin E show a synergistic effect
- Selenium deficiency → Nutritional muscular dystrophy, Exudative diathesis, ill thrift in lambs
- Selenium toxicity → Blind staggers (acute), Alkali disease & Degnala disease (chronic)
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- Each individual option is scientifically correct on its own, making "All the above" the complete answer
📚 About this Topic — Animal Nutrition
This multiple choice question is from Animal Nutrition, Animal Refresher. It has 4 options with a detailed explanation of the correct answer. Practice more MCQs from Animal Nutrition to strengthen your preparation.
