Biochemistry Mcqs - Set 13

1)   Following are the essential amino acid______________?

a. Phenylalanine, Tryptophan lysine
b. Phenylalanine, Arginine Methinonine
c. Phenylalanine, Valine, Glycine
d. Histidine, Glutamine, Valine
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Phenylalanine, Tryptophan lysine

Explanation:
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2)   The process of transfer of information from the RNA to the proteins is called______________?

a. Mutation
b. Translation
c. Transcription
d. Conjugation
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Translation

Explanation:
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3)   Following is non-essential amino acid_______________?

a. Phenylalanine
b. Proline
c. Tryptophan
d. Threonine
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Proline

Explanation:
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4)   One of the following is nonessential amino acid______________?

a. Tyrosine
b. Valine
c. Methionine
d. Cystine
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Tyrosine

Explanation:
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5)   Aromatic ring is present in_____________?

a. Arginine
b. Glycine
c. Phenylalanine
d. Phenylalanine, Glycine
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Phenylalanine

Explanation:
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6)   In maple syrup urine disease the amino acids excreted in the urine are______________?

a. Leucine
b. Isoleucine
c. Valine
d. All of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: All of the above

Explanation:
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7)   Indole ring is present in______________?

a. Tryptophan
b. Valine
c. Methionine
d. Histidine
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Tryptophan

Explanation:
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8)   Biuret test is confirmatory test for_______________?

a. Protein
b. Fat
c. Carbohydrate
d. None of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Protein

Explanation:
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9)   Albumins and globulins are ________ proteins?

a. Simple
b. Peptones
c. Prolamines
d. Lactalbumin
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Simple

Explanation:
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10)   Tertiary structure of protein is maintained by all except______________?

a. H2 bond
b. Hydrophobic
c. Ionic bond
d. Disulphide bond
e. None of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: None of the above

Explanation:
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11)   Vitamin C effects_________________?

a. Maturation of procollagen
b. Formation of osteoid matrix
c. Calcification of osteoid
d. Both A and B
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Both A and B

Explanation:
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12)   Cereals are deficient in_____________?

a. Vitamin C
b. Vitamin B complex
c. Iron
d. Calcium
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Vitamin C

Explanation:
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13)   The vitamin K dependent proteins C and S are characterized by their ability to inactivate factor_____________?

a. VIII a and V a
b. VIII a
c. V a
d. None of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: VIII a and V a

Explanation:
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14)   Who is known for his work on scurvy ?

a. Fracastorius
b. James lind
c. John snow
d. Edward Jenner
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: James lind

Explanation:
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15)   Aniacinosis results in______________?

a. Perleche
b. Beri beri
c. Pellagra
d. Nyctalopia
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Pellagra

Explanation:
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16)   Biotin is required for the activity of_______________?

a. Pyruvate carboxylase
b. Lactate dehydrogenase
c. Succinate thiokinase
d. Phosphohexose isomerase
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Pyruvate carboxylase

Explanation:
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17)   All of the following are true about manifestations of vitamin E deficiency except_____________?

a. Hemolytic anemia
b. Posterior column abnormalities
c. Cerebellar ataxia
d. Autonomic dysfunctions
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Autonomic dysfunctions

Explanation:
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18)   Both Vitamin K and C are involved in______________?

a. The synthesis of clotting factors
b. Post translational modifications
c. Antioxidant mechanisms
d. The microsomal hydroxylation reactions
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Post translational modifications

Explanation:
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19)   Thiamine deficiency can be diagnosed by measuring________________?

a. Thiamine levels in blood
b. Alkaline phosphatase levels in blood
c. Transketolase activity in RBC
d. Plasma pyruvate and lactic acid levels
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Transketolase activity in RBC

Explanation:
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20)   Vitamin B12 is_______________?

a. Extrinsic factor of castle
b. Intrinsic factor of castle
c. Cyano cobalamine
d. A fat soluble vitamin
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Extrinsic factor of castle

Explanation:
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21)   Sources of the nucleotide portion of NAD include__________________?

a. N-methyl nicotinamide
b. Riboflavin
c. PRPP
d. Tryptophan
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Tryptophan

Explanation:
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22)   Consumption of raw egg white in the diet may result in the deficiency of______________?

a. Riboflavin
b. Biotin
c. Thiamine
d. Pyridoxine
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Biotin

Explanation:
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23)   Peripheral neuropathy due to deficiency of vitamin is seen with_______________?

a. Pyridoxine
b. Vit E
c. Vit A
d. Pantothenic acid
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Pyridoxine

Explanation:
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24)   Deficiency of vitamin C causes the following except_______________?

a. Defective collagen synthesis
b. Soft swollen gums
c. Pigeon chest
d. Subcutaneous & other hemorrhage
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Pigeon chest

Explanation:
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25)   FIGLU excretion test is to estimate deficiency of_______________?

a. Vitamin K
b. Vitamin B6
c. Vitamin folic acid
d. Niacin
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Vitamin folic acid

Explanation:
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26)   Avidin influences which of the following vitamins ?

a. Biotin
b. Niacin
c. Thiamine
d. Phylloquinone
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Biotin

Explanation:
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27)   Which of the following are the sources of Vit C_________________?

a. Apple
b. Fresh green vegetables
c. Citrus fruits
d. Both B and C
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Both B and C

Explanation:
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28)   Niacin & riboflavin help in_____________?

a. Redox reactions
b. Transamination reaction
c. Methyl group transfer
d. Amine group transfer
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Redox reactions

Explanation:
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29)   Collagen formation is affected in deficiency of_____________?

a. Vit A
b. Vit C
c. Vit B2
d. Vit D
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Vit C

Explanation:
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30)   Angular cheilosis is frequently associated with deficiency of______________?

a. Thiamine
b. Riboflavin
c. Niacin
d. Folic acid
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Riboflavin

Explanation:
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