Biomolecules
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The protein portion of an enzyme is called :
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| A. | Primary structure | I. | Human haemoglobin |
| B. | Secondary structure | II. | Disulphide bonds of protein |
| C. | Tertiary structure | III. | Polypeptide chain of protein |
| D. | Quaternary structure | IV. | Alpha helix and \(\beta\) structure of protein sheet |
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Inhibition of succinic dehydrogenase enzyme by malonate is a classical example of:
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Which of the following is a nucleotide ?
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Which of the following are not fatty acids?
A. Glutamic acid
B. Arachidonic acid
C. Palmitic acid
D. Lecithin
E. Aspartic acid
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Inhibition of succinic dehydrogenase enzyme by malonate is a classical example of:
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Name the class of enzyme that usually catalyze the following reaction:
\(S-G+{S}^{#}\to S+{S}^{#}-G\)
Where, G → a group other than hydrogen
S → a substrate
\({S}^{#}\) → another substrate
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Enzymes that catalyse the removal of groups from substrates by mechanisms other than hydrolysis leaving double bonds, are known as :
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Which of the following are not fatty acids?
A. Glutamic acid
B. Arachidonic acid
C. Palmitic acid
D. Lecithin
E. Aspartic acid
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Regarding catalytic cycle of an enzyme action, select the correct sequential steps :
A. Substrate enzyme complex formation.
B. Free enzyme ready to bind with another substrate.
C. Release of products.
D. Chemical bonds of the substrate broken.
E. Substrate binding to active site.
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Which of the following are not fatty acids?
A. Glutamic acid
B. Arachidonic acid
C. Palmitic acid
D. Lecithin
E. Aspartic acid
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Inhibition of succinic dehydrogenase enzyme by malonate is a classical example of:
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Match List-I with List-II:
| List-I | List-II | ||
| (A) | Lipase | (I) | Peptide bond |
| (B) | Nuclease | (II) | Ester bond |
| (C) | Protease | (III) | Glycosidic bond |
| (D) | Amylase | (IV) | Phosphodiester bond |
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The cofactor of the enzyme carboxypeptidase is:
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Ligases is a class of enzymes responsible for catalysing the linking together of two compounds. Which of the following bonds is not catalysed by it?
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Ligases is a class of enzymes responsible for catalysing the linking together of two compounds. Which of the following bonds is not catalysed by it?
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Lecithin, a small molecular weight organic compound found in living tissues, is an example of:
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Which of the following is a nucleotide ?
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Match List I with List II :
| List I | List II |
| A. Trypsin | I. Intercellular ground substance |
| B. Morphine | II. Lectin |
| C. Concanavalin | III. Enzyme |
| D. Collagen | IV. Alkaloid |
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Enzymes that catalyse the removal of groups from substrates by mechanisms other than hydrolysis leaving double bonds, are known as :
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Lecithin, a small molecular weight organic compound found in living tissues, is an example of:
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Alpha-helix is found in which level of protein structure?
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Regarding catalytic cycle of an enzyme action, select the correct sequential steps :
A. Substrate enzyme complex formation.
B. Free enzyme ready to bind with another substrate.
C. Release of products.
D. Chemical bonds of the substrate broken.
E. Substrate binding to active site.
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Arrange the following elements in descending order of their contribution to percentage weight of the human body.
(a) Oxygen
(b) Carbon
(c) Hydrogen
(d) Nitrogen
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Ligases is a class of enzymes responsible for catalysing the linking together of two compounds. Which of the following bonds is not catalysed by it?
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Which of the following is a nucleotide ?
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Which of the following statements are correct regarding amino acids?
A. They are substituted methanes.
B. Serine is an aromatic amino acid.
C. Valine is a neutral amino acid.
D. Lysine is an acidic amino acid.
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Match List-I with List-II.
| List-I | List-II |
| A. Starch | I. Fights infection |
| B. Antibody | II. Energy storage |
| C. Concanavalin A | III. Glucose transport |
| D. Glut-4 | IV. Lectin |
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Which one of the following enzymes contains 'Haem' as the prosthetic group?
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The cofactor of the enzyme carboxypeptidase is:
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Identify the correct statements about biomolecules:
A Lipids are generally water soluble.
B. Proteins are polypeptides.
C. Polysaccharides are long chains of sugars.
D. Adenine and guanine are substituted pyrimidines.
E. Almost all enzymes are proteins.
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Regarding catalytic cycle of an enzyme action, select the correct sequential steps :
A. Substrate enzyme complex formation.
B. Free enzyme ready to bind with another substrate.
C. Release of products.
D. Chemical bonds of the substrate broken.
E. Substrate binding to active site.
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Identify the basic amino acid from the following.
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Identify the substances having glycosidic bond and peptide bond, respectively in their structure:
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Match List-I with List-II
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| List-I | List-II | ||
| A. | Protein | (i) | C = C double bonds |
| B. | Unsaturated fatty acid | (ii) | Phosphodiester bonds |
| C. | Nucleic acid | (iii) | Glycosidic bonds |
| D. | Polysaccharide | (iv) | Peptide bonds |
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Statement I : Low temperature preserves the enzyme in a temporarily inactive state whereas high temperature destroys enzymatic activity because proteins are denatured by heat.
Statement II : When the inhibitor closely resembles the substrate in its molecular structure and inhibits the activity of the enzyme, it is known as competitive inhibitor.
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Cellulose does not form blue colour with Iodine because
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Identify the substances having glycosidic bond and peptide bond, respectively in their structure.
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Following are the statements with reference to lipids
A. Lipids having only single bonds are called unsaturated fatty acids.
B. Lecithin is a phospholipid.
C. Trihydroxy propane is glycerol.
D. Palmitic acid has 20 carbon atoms including carboxyl carbon.
E. Arachidonic acid has 16 carbon atoms.
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Cellulose does not form blue colour with lodine because
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Secondary metabolites such as nicotine, strychnine and caffeine are produced by plants for their
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Match the following.
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| (A) Inhibitor of catalytic activity | (i) Ricin |
| (B) Possess peptide bonds | (ii) Malonate |
| (C) Cell wall material in fungi | (iii) Chitin |
| (D) Secondary metabolite | (iv) Collagen |
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Which one of the following is the most abundant protein in the animals?
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Malonate inhibits the growth of pathogenic bacteria by inhibiting the activity of
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Which of the following are not secondary metabolites in plants?
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Given below are two statements :
Statement I : A protein is imagined as a line, the left end represented by first amino acid (C-terminal) and the right end represented by last amino acid (N-terminal).
Statement II : Adult human haemoglobin, consists of 4 subunits (two subunits of \(\alpha\)-type and two subunits \(\beta\)-type.)
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Match the following.
| (A) Inhibitor of catalytic activity | (i) Ricin |
| (B) Possess peptide bonds | (ii) Malonate |
| (C) Cell wall material in fungi | (iii) Chitin |
| (D) Secondary metabolite | (iv) Collagen |
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A non-proteinaceous enzyme is
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In the polynucleotide chain of DNA, a nitrogenous base is linked to the \( -\mathrm{OH} \) of
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Given below are two statements :
Statement I : A protein is imagined as a line, the left end represented by first amino acid (C-terminal) and the right end represented by last amino acid (N-terminal).
Statement II : Adult human haemoglobin, consists of 4 subunits (two subunits of \(\alpha\) type and two subunits \(\beta\) type.)
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Identify the statement which is incorrect.
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Cellulose does not form blue colour with Iodine because:
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Following are the statements with reference to 'lipids'.
A. Lipids having only single bonds are called unsaturated fatty acids.
B. Lecithin is a phospholipid.
C. Trihydroxy propane is glycerol.
D.Palmitic acid has 20 carbon atoms including carboxyl carbon.
E. Arachidonic acid has 16 carbon atoms.
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Match List-I with List-II:
| List-I | List-II | ||
| A. | Primary strucute | I. | Human haemoglobin |
| B. | Secondary structure | II. | Disulphide bonds of protein |
| C. | Tertiary structure | III. | Polypeptidechain of protein |
| D. | Quaternary | IV. | Alpha helix and \(\beta\) structure of protein sheeet |
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Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Low temperature preserves the enzyme in a temporarily inactive state whereas high temperature destroys enzymatic activity because proteins are denatured by heat.
Statement II: When the inhibitor closely resembles the substrate in its molecular structure and inhibits the activity of the enzyme, it is known as competitive inhibitor.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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Secondary metabolites such as nicotine, strychnine and caffeine are produced by plants for their
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Identify the incorrect pair.
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Malonate inhibits the growth of pathogenic bacteria by inhibiting the activity of
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Most abundant organic compound on Earth is
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Choose the correct pair from the following.
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