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Quest Vitamins LTD,
8 Venture Way,
Aston Science Park,
Birmingham,
B7 4AP.

Tel: 0121 359 0056
Fax: 0121 359 0313
Email: info@questvitamins.co.uk
Registered in England No. 2530437

Quest Health Library - Test Your Knowledge

LACTIC BACTERIA and DIGESTIVE ENZYMES - Other Supplements

For reference, please refer to the 'Other Supplements' section of the Quest Health Library.

Q1. Is it true (or false) that the following are lactic (or friendly) bacteria? (8 marks)
1) Lactobacillus Acidophilus True False
2) Bordetella pertussis True False
3) Streptococcus Thermophilus True False
4) Lactobacillus Bifidus True False
5) Staphylococcus aureus True False
6) Bacillus cereus True False
7) Lactobacillus bulgaricus True False
8) Escherichia coli True False
 
Q2. True or false relating to lactic bacteria:(9 marks)
a) Consuming yoghurt is the only way for the body to obtain lactic bacteria True False
b) Lactic bacteria supplements should be stored in a cool place True False
c) Lactic bacteria may help digest lactose True False
d) Lactic bacteria need a food source and warmth to multiply True False
e) Lactic bacteria may help maintain the alkalinity of the intestine True False
f) Antibiotics may increase the need for lactic bacteria in the diet True False
g) The effect of lactic bacteria on sugar is the production of lactic acid True False
h) Lactic acid discourages the presence of harmful bacteria True False
i) Lactic bacteria may help prevent digestive upset during foreign travel True False
 
Q3. Match the following enzymes to the food they act on.(4 marks)
1) amylase
2) lipase
3) lactase
4) pepsin
 
Q4. Connect each of the following to a different association: (5 marks)

1) Ulcers

2) Constipation
3) Amylase
4) Dairy products
5) Digestive health