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The compound that facilitates the release of O2 from oxyhemoglobin
Biochemistry Pharmacist Competitive Exams
Q. The compound that facilitates the release of O2 from oxyhemoglobin
Ans → C1– , H+ , 2, 3-BPG
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This question is taken from the test/quiz post: Biochemistry Important One Liners Questions On HEMOGLOBIN AND PORPHYRINS - attemp/practice
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Q. The oxidation of ferrous (Fe2+) iron to ferric (Fe3+) iron in hemoglobin results in the formation of a compound namely
Ans → Methemoglobin
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Q. Name the compound that is increased in RBC of anemic patients to facilitate the supply of O2 to the tissues
Ans → 2,3-Bisphosphoglycerate
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Q. Sickling of RBC in sickle-cell anemia is due to polymerization of
Ans → Deoxyhemoglobin,
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Q. The disorders characterized by decreased synthesis or total absence of globin chains of hemoglobin are collectively known as
Ans → Thalassemias
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Q. The intermediate of citric acid cycle that is involved in heme synthesis
Ans → Succinyl CoA
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Q. The enzyme defect in acute intermittent porphyria
Ans → Uroporphyrinogen synthase I
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Q. The enzyme that is regulated by feedback inhibition in heme synthesis is
Ans → δ -Aminolevulinate synthase
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Q. The compound that facilitates the release of O2 from oxyhemoglobin
Ans → C1– , H+ , 2, 3-BPG
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Q. Name the amino acid that directly participates in the synthesis of heme
Ans → Glycine
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Q. Plasma lipoprotein that is inversely correlated with coronary heart disease is
Ans → HDL
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Q. The chemical reaction that removes electrons (often as part of H atoms) from donor molecules, leaving them oxidized
Ans → oxidation reaction
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Q. The energy needed to remove an electron from a gaseous atom.
Ans → ionization energy
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Q. Defined for powders used pharmaceutically, according to particle sizes.
Ans → powder grades
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Q. The immunoglobulin that can cross the placenta and transfer the mother’s immunity to the developing fetus
Ans → IgG
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Q. Class of antibacterials that inhibit cell wall synthesis by binding to peptidoglycan subunits and blocking their insertion into the cell wall
Ans → glycopeptides
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Q. The regulatory enzyme in the pyrimidine biosynthesis in animals is
Ans → Carbamoyl phosphate synthetase II
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Q. Refers to a polar molecule or portion of a molecule capable of strong attraction to water molecules
Ans → hydrophilic
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Q. The mammalian enzyme with the shortest half-life (about 10 minutes) is
Ans → Ornithine decarboxylase
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Q. Larger nucleus in ciliate protists that have two nuclei; polyploid with a reduced genome of metabolic genes and derived from the micronucleus
Ans → macronucleus
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Q. Small red or purple spots on the skin that result from blood leaking out of damaged vessels
Ans → petechiae
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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
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Q. Insertion or grafting of a biological, living, inert, or radioactive material into the body.
Ans → implantation
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Q. Which enzymes in glycolysis catalyses an irreversible reaction
Ans → Pyruvate kinase , Phosphofructokinase, Hexokinase
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Q. Solutions (aqueous or oily), emulsions, or suspensions for rectal administration of medicaments for cleansing, diagnostic, or therapeutic purposes.
Ans → enemas
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Q. Name the enzyme associated with hyperuricemia
Ans → PRPP synthetase, HGPRT , Glucose 6-phosphatase
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Q. A full agonist is an agonist that produces the largest maximal response of any known agonist that acts on the same receptor.
Ans → Full Agonist
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Q. Name the amino acid that directly participates in the synthesis of heme
Ans → Glycine
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Q. The specific term used to describe carbohydrate stereoisomers differing only in configuration at the hemi-acetal carbon atom.
Ans → anomers
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Q. Condition of being aseptic, or statistically free from living microorganisms and their spores.
Ans → sterility
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Q. The migration of a double bond in a 3-carbon system from carbon atoms one and two to carbon atoms two and three
Ans → allylic rearrangement
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Q. The coenzyme directly concerned with the synthesis of biogenic amines
Ans → Pyridoxal phosphate
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