Biochemistry (Introduction Set 1)

1 / 20

The degradative Processess are categorized
under the heading of

A) Anabolism

B) Catabolism

C) Metabolism

D) None of the above

2 / 20

The phenomenon of osmosis is opposite
to that of

A) Diffusion

B) Effusion

C) Affusion

D) Coagulation

3 / 20

Which one is the largest particulate of the
cytoplasm?

A) Lysosomes

B) Mitochondria

C) Golgi apparatus

D) Entoplasmic reticulum

4 / 20

Milk is deficient of which mineral?

A) Phosphorus

B) Sodium

C) Iron

D) Potassium

5 / 20

Which one is the heaviest particulate
component of the cell?

A) Nucleus

B) Mitochondria

C) Cytoplasm

D) Golgi apparatus

6 / 20

Which are the cholesterol esters that enter cells through the receptor-mediated
endocytosis of lipoproteins hydrolyzed?

A) Endoplasmin reticulum

B) Lysosomes

C) Plasma membrane receptor

D) Mitochondria

7 / 20

Which of the following phospholipids is localized to a greater extent in the outer
leaflet of the membrane lipid bilayer?

A) Choline phosphoglycerides

B) Ethanolamine phosphoglycerides

C) Inositol phosphoglycerides

D) Serine phosphoglycerides

8 / 20

Oxidation of which substance in the body
yields the most calories

A) Glucose

B) Glycogen

C) Protein

D) Lipids

9 / 20

The surface tension in intestinal lumen between fat droplets and aqueous
medium is decreased by

A) Bile Salts

B) Bile acids

C) Conc. H2SO4

D) Acetic acid

10 / 20

All the following processes occur rapidly in the membrane lipid bilayer except

A) Flexing of fatty acyl chains

B) Lateral diffusion of phospholipids

C) Transbilayer diffusion of phopholipids

D) Rotation of phospholipids around their long axes

11 / 20

The pH of blood is 7.4 when the ratio between H2CO3 and NaHCO3 is

A) 1 : 10

B) 1 : 20

C) 1 : 25

D) 1 : 30

12 / 20

A drug which prevents uric acid synthesis by inhibiting the enzyme xanthine oxidase is

A) Aspirin

B) Allopurinol

C) Colchicine

D) Probenecid

13 / 20

Which of the following statement is correct about membrane cholesterol?

A) The hydroxyl group is located near the centre of the lipid layer

B) Most of the cholesterol is in the form of a cholesterol ester

C) The steroid nucleus form forms a rigid, planar structure

D) The hydrocarbon chain of cholesterol projects into the extracellular fluid

14 / 20

The exchange of material takes place

A) Only by diffusion

B) Only by active transport

C) Only by pinocytosis

D) All of these

15 / 20

Milk is deficient in which vitamins?

A) Vitamin C

B) Vitamin A

C) Vitamin B2

D) Vitamin K

16 / 20

HDL is synthesized and secreted from

A) Pancreas

B) Liver

C) Kidney

D) Muscle

17 / 20

Which of the following is required for crystallization and storage of the
hormone insulin?

A) Mn++

B) Mg++

C) Ca++

D) Zn++

18 / 20

Synthesis of prostaglandins is is inhibited
by

A) Aspirin

B) Arsenic

C) Fluoride

D) Cyanide

19 / 20

The average pH of Urine is

A) 7.0

B) 6.0

C) 8.0

D) 0.0

20 / 20

Which of the following is located in the
mitochondria?

A) Cytochrome oxidase

B) Succinate dehydrogenase

C) Dihydrolipoyl dehydrogenase

D) All of these

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The average score is 74%

Introduction To Biochemistry Set 1

Introduction To Biochemistry Set 1

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