.png){kind=logo}
informative non-academics blog posts coming soon..
Courses section is Coming soon..
Colleges and Universities section is Coming soon..
Under Construction..
The non – amino acid present in coenzyme A
Biochemistry Pharmacist Competitive Exams
Q. The non – amino acid present in coenzyme A
Ans → β-Alanine
Explanation →
This question is taken from the test/quiz post: Biochemistry Important One Liners Questions On Proteins and amino acids - attemp/practice
More oneliners in - Biochemistry Important One Liners Questions On Proteins and amino acids
Q. The amino acid that is completely destroyed by acid hydrolysis of protein
Ans → Tryptophan
Explanation →
Q. The phenomenon of disorganization of native protein structure is known as
Ans → Denaturation
Explanation →
Q. The bonds in protein structure that are not broken on denaturation.
Ans → Peptide bonds
Explanation →
Q. Sequenator is an automatic machine to determine amino acid sequence in a polypeptide chain. The reagent used in sequenator is
Ans → Edman’s reagent
Explanation →
More one-liners in - Biochemistry
Q. A type of endocytosis in which extracellular ligands are targeted to specific cells through their binding to specific cell surface receptors
Ans → receptor-mediated endocytosis
Explanation →
Q. The clones of cell produced by fusing a normal B cell with a myeloma cell that is capable of producing monoclonal antibodies indefinitely
Ans → hybridoma
Explanation →
Q. The disorders characterized by decreased synthesis or total absence of globin chains of hemoglobin are collectively known as
Ans → Thalassemias
Explanation →
Q. The nitrogen atoms in the purine ring are obtained from
Ans → Glycine , Glutamine , Aspartate
Explanation →
Q. Trypsin hydrolyses peptide bonds, the carbonyl group of which is contributed by the amino acids
Ans → Arginine and lysine
Explanation →
Q. A group that is used to protect a functional group from unwanted reactions. After application the protecting group can be removed to reveal the original functional group.
Ans → protecting group
Explanation →
Q. The phospholipid that prevents the adherence of inner surfaces of lungs
Ans → Dipalmitoyl lecithin
Explanation →
Q. The vitamin that is regarded as a vitamin in search of a disease
Ans → Vitamin E (tocopherol)
Explanation →
Q. The element involved in the protection of cells against the damage of H2O2 and other free radicals
Ans → Selenium
Explanation →
Q. The phenomenon of disorganization of native protein structure is known as
Ans → Denaturation
Explanation →
Q. The number of ATP produced when a molecule of acetyl CoA is oxidized through citric acid cycle
Ans → 12
Explanation →
Q. substance(s) is(are) involved in the regulation of plasma calcium level
Ans → Calcitriol , Parathyroid hormone, Calcitonin
Explanation →
Q. A compound possessing hydrophobic and hydrophilic groups in its structure is known as
Ans → Ampipathic
Explanation →
Q. An instrument used to measure the amount of rotation of plane polarized light by a compound, generally prepared in a solution
Ans → polarimeter
Explanation →
Q. Name the rule that states that atoms will lose, gain, or share electrons in order to achieve a filled valence shell, to complete their octet.
Ans → Octet Rule
Explanation →
Q. The oxidation of ferrous (Fe2+) iron to ferric (Fe3+) iron in hemoglobin results in the formation of a compound namely
Ans → Methemoglobin
Explanation →
Q. The amino acid that contributes to the synthesis of more than half of the pyrimidine ring
Ans → Aspartate
Explanation →