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Question: Which of the following is a cyclized derivative of glutamate? Response: Score 1 of 1

Lysine

Syndicate

Arginine

Proline

Arginine

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Question: Denaturation of protein means Response: Score 1 of 1 My account Log out

Loss of 2 dimensional structure

Loss of 3 dimensional structure

Loss of protein function

Both b & c

Question: What is the unit of rate constant for a 5th order reaction? Response:

Score 1 of 1

L^4 mol^-4 min^-1

L^5 mol^-5 min^-1

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L^3 mol^-3 min^-1

L^6 mol^-6 min^-1

Question:

Score 1 of 1

The following is a schematic representation of region (showing six bands) of the polytene chromosome of Drosophila, along with the extent of five deletions (dell to Del5): Recessive alleles a, b, c, d, e and f are known to correspond to each of the bands (1 to 6 but their order is not known. When the recessive alleles are placed against each of these deletions, the following results are obtained. The plus (+) in the table indicates wild type phenotype of the corresponding allele, while a minus (-) indicates the phenotype governed by the corresponding mutant allele. abcdef DEL 1 + - - - + + DEL 2 + + - - + + DEL 3 - + - - + + DEL 4 - + + - - + DEL 5 - + + + - Which one of the following indicates the correct location of the recessive alleles on the bands of the polytene chromosomes? (a) a-3; b-1; c-2; d-4; e-5; f-6. (b) a-2; b-1; c-3; d-4; e-5; f-6. (c) a-4; b-1; c-2; d-3; e-5; f-6. (d) a-6; b-2; c-3; d-4; e-1; f-5. Response:

Question:

Score 1 of 1

Kinks in fatty acid chains, is abserved due to ______ which interfere with packing in the cell membrane. Response:

cis double bonds

Trans double bonds

either a or b

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Both a & b

Question:

Score 1 of 1

A child is suffering from Marasmus characterized by peeling and alternately pigmented skin. Doctor prescribes a suitable diet which must contain ( 1)Vitamin E (2 )Vitamin B ( 3)Vitamin A ( 4)Vitamin C Response:

Question:

Score 1 of 1 is high,

When the [NADPH]/[NADP] ratio in chloroplasts photophosphorylation is predominantly _________ Response:

Non cyclic

cyclic

cyclic or Non cyclic

Both a & b

Question: Why muscle & brain cannot carryout gluconeogenesis? Response:

Score 1 of 1

They do not contain Glucose 6 phosphatases

They do not contain fructose 1,6 bisphosphatases

They do not contain Pyruvate carboxylase

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They do not contain PEP carboxykinase

Question:

Score 1 of 1

The bioogical nitrogen fixation requires electrons. Which of the following are possible electron donors? Response:

FAD

FMN

NADH

NADPH

Question:

Score 1 of 1

Cellular blastoderm is observed after ______ cleavage in drosophila Response:

10th, (Before mid blastula transition)

11th, (After mid blastula transition)

12th, (Before mid blastula transition)

13th, (After mid blastula transition)

Question:

Score 1 of 1

The pka values of glycine is 2.34 & 9.60. What will be the pI of glycine? Response:

11.94

7.26

5.97

None

Question:

Score 1 of 1

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Conversion of one molecule of nitrate to ammonia consumes _______ NADH and ________ reduced ferredoxins. Response:

6,1

1,6

2,3

3,2

Question:

Score 0 of 1

Histidine is derived from 4 precursors 5-Phosphoribosyl- 1-pyrophosphate (PRPP) ATP Glutamate Glutamine PRPP contributes _______ carbons, the purine ring of ATP contributes ____ Nitrogen and ______ carbon, and glutamine supplies the second ring _______. Response:

4, 5, 1, carbon,

5, 1, 1, Nitrogen

4, 2,3, carbon

5, 1,2, Nitrogen

Question:

Score 1 of 1

A eukaryotic cell can use glucose (C6H12O6) and hexanoic acid (C6H14O2) as fuels for cellular respiration. On the basis of their structural formulas, which substance releases more energy per gram on complete combustion to CO2 and H2O? Response:

Hexanoic acid will yield more energy on oxidation

Glucose will yield more energy on oxidation

Both a & b

None

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Question:

Score 1 of 1

Which of the following bonds of protein restricts the complete unfolding of protein? Response:

hydrophobic bond

H bond

Peptide bond

Disulphide bond

Question:

Score 1 of 1

The overall reaction of palmitic acid synthesis requires ____ ATPs and _____ Acetyl CoA ( 1)8, 14 ( 2)6,16 ( 3)7,8 ( 4)14, 6 Response:

Question:

Score 1 of 1

A person is locked in a room which has got a frictionless flooring. He wants to come out of the room. What he should do to come out of the room? Response:

He can come out by walking

He can throw something in the direction opposite to the walking direction.

both a & b

either a or b

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Question:

Score 1 of 1

What will be the concentration of OH- in a solution which shows a pH of 8? Response:

10^-6

10^-7

10^-8

10^-9

Question:

Score 1 of 1

A person is made asleep for 72 hours. Which of the following organ of the person will be most affected? Response:

legs

eye

Brain

Heart

Question:

Score 1 of 1

Dental plaque formed by bacteria growing on the surface of teeth is rich in Response:

Dextrans

Chitin

starch

Galactosamine

Question:

Score 1 of 1

Which buffer system is responsible for maintaining pH in cytoplasm of cells?

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Response:

Bicarbonate buffer system

Phosphate buffer system

Citrate buffer system

All

Question:

Score 1 of 1

Which of the following metabolic pathway feeds necessary amount of ATP in the animals which show fast movement? Response:

glycolysis

Fermentation

Fatty acid oxidation

TCA cycle

Question: Which of the following is true about fermentation? Response:

Score 1 of 1

It is anoxygenic process

It changes the concentration of ATP

It changes the concentration of NADH

It changes the concentration of NADPH

Question: Linked Question1 to 6

Score 0 of 1

Electron transfer translocates protons from a cell organelle matrix to the external medium, establishing a pH gradient across the inner membrane (outside more acidic than inside). The tendency of protons to diffuse back into the matrix is the driving force for ATP synthesis by ATP synthase. During this process by a suspension of the cell organelle in a medium of pH 7.4, the pH of the matrix has been measured as 7.7. What is [H+] concentration in the external medium?

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Response:

4 x 10^-8 mM

4 x 10^-8 M

4 x 10^-8 nM

4 x 10^-8 micro M

Question: Mutarotation is Response:

Score 1 of 1

inter conversion of alpha & beta anomers

inter conversion of epimers

inter conversion of enantiomers

inter conversion of sterioisomers

Question: Desmosine is (1)a derivative (2)a derivative (3)a derivative (4)a derivative Response:

Score 1 of 1

of of of of

four four four four

Phe residues Lys residues Trp residues Ala residues

Question:

Score 1 of 1

A bacteria is kept under high Mutagen condition in which its DNA sequence underwent mutation. Later on it was found that, the Succinate dehydrgenase of the bacteria was incapable to catalyse the reaction which invloves conversion of succinate to fumarate. However, it was able to recognize its substrate from the cellular pool. What can be the most probable cause for this abservation?

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1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Mutation Mutation Mutation Mutation Mutation

affected affected affected affected affected

the composition of cell membrane of bacteria the folding of the protein the gene encoding the above mentioned enzyme the attachment of the enzyme to the membrane. electron channeling through the enzyme.

Response:

1,3

2,4

1,2,3

3,4,5

Question:

Score 1 of 1

The boiling point of a water is 100degree Celsius. What will be the effect on boiling point when 0.1M sucrose is added to it? Response:

It will increase

It will decrease

Addition of sucrose will have no effect on boiling point of water

both a or b

Question:

Score 1 of 1

Individuals with a thiamine-deficient diet have relatively high levels of pyruvate in their blood Response: Correct Answer True User answer True

Question:

Score 1 of 1

Illuminated purple sulfur bacteria carry out photosynthesis in the presence of H2O and 14CO2, but only if H2S is added and O2 is absent. During the course of photosynthesis, measured by formation of [14C]carbohydrate, H2S is converted to elemental sulfur. What is the role of the conversion of H2S to sulfur? Response:

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It acts as a proton donor

It acts as electron donor

Both a & b

None

Question: The self linkage property is maximum in Response:

Score 1 of 1

carbon

silicon

sulphur

phosphorus

Question:

Score 1 of 1

A researcher was performing an experiment with an enzyme. He was studying its regulation. He found a very strange behavior when he observed the inhibition of the enzyme by an inhibitor. The inhibitor when attached to the enzyme didn't had any effect on the km parameter, however Vmax value showed a change. What kind of inhibition is showed by the enzyme? Response:

competitive inhibition

Uncompetitive inhibition

Noncompetitive inhibition

Mixed inhibition

Question:

Score 1 of 1

What will be the value of enthalpy change in areaction which ia in equilibrium? Response:

It will be comparable to delta G

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It will be equal to the entropy involved

It will be equal to Temp x delta s

It will be equal to - [Temp x delta S]

Question:

Score 1 of 1

Following is a mechanism of the reaction catalyzed by pyruvate dehydrogenase complex:- Pyruvate---TPP ----> Release of CO2 + Acetate---Lipoate ----> Acetate----CoA ----> FADH2 ------> NADH + H+ During this process reducing equivalents are also involved & CO2 is released. Which of the following molecules underwent reduction during the complete process of conversion of pyruvate to Acetyl CoA. 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) Pyruvate TPP Acetate Lipoate Coenzyme A CO2 NADH FAD

Response:

1,2,5

3,4,6

4,5,7,8

Only 8

Question:

Score 1 of 1

In an in vitro experiment using radiolabelled nucleotides, a researcher is trying to analyze the ducts of DNA replication by resolving the products using ureapolyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. In one experimental set up RNase Hwas added (Set 1), while in another set no RNase H was added (Set 2). The possible observations of this experiment could be A. There is no difference in the mobility of labeled DNA fragment between the Set 1 and Set 2. B. There is distinct difference in the mobility of the newly synthesized labeled DNA fragments between Set 1 and Set 2. C. The mobility of the newly synthesized labeled DNA fragments in case of Set 1 is faster as compared to the Set 2. D. The mobility of the newly synthesized labeled DNA fragments in case of Set 1 is slower as compared to the Set 2. Which of the following combinations represent correct observations? (a) A and B (b) B and C (c) A and D

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(d) B and D Response:

Question:

Score 1 of 1

A 10% relative change in the concentration of ATP changes the concentration of AMP by ________ % Response:

60

600

6000

Question: How many ATP is synthesized during photophosphorylation? Response:

Score 1 of 1

Question:

Score 1 of 1

If an inhibitor is added to a respiring mitochondria which blocks the electron passage through pheophytin. The following things amy be observed:1) Electron flow through PS-I will stop 2) Electron flow through PS-II will stop 3) Electron flow through PS-I will increase 4) Electron flow through PS-II will increase

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5) Electron flow through PS-I will slow down 6) Electron flow through PS-II will slow down Response:

1,3,5

2,4,6

1,6

2,5

Question: How many sigma & pie bonds are present in chloroform? Response:

Score 1 of 1

1 sigma & 3 pie

2 sigma & 2 pie

3 sigma & 1 pie

4 sigma & 0 pie

Question: An exothermic reaction is Response:

Score 1 of 1

always reversible

always irreversible

sometimes reversible & sometimes irreversible

neither reversible nor irreversible

Question:

Score 1 of 1

When photosystem I absorbs red light at 700 nm, the standard reduction potential of P700 changes from -1.2 V to about 0.40 V. What fraction of the absorbed light is trapped in the form of reducing power? Response:

150/340

0.44

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Question:

Score 1 of 1

Which of the following enzymes are involved in condensation reaction without ATP involvement? Response:

Synthases

Synthatases

Phosphorylases

Phosphatases

Question: Radiation is the chief method of energy transfer Response:

Score 1 of 1

from the sun to an earth satellite

from a gas flame to water in a teakettle

from a soldering iron to metals being soldered.

from water to an ice cube floating in it

Question:

Score 1 of 1

Which of the following method can be used to find out population density of beetles of an area? Response:

By direct counting

By quadrant sampling

By using tags

All of the above

Question:

Score 1 of 1

What is the role of Mg2+ which is found asociated with chlorophyll during photochemical reactions? Response:

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It helps the chlorophyll in light absorption

It helps the chlorophyll in electron transfer

Both

None

Question: Shorter bonds have Response:

Score 1 of 1

higher bond order

less strength

more flexibility

least bond order

Question: If Vo = Vmax/2. What will be the value of Km? Response:

Score 1 of 1

It will be equal to Vmax

It will be equal to Vo

It will be equal to Enzyme concentration

It will be equal to Substrate concentration

Question:

Score 1 of 1

It is generally said that nitrogen fixation has a very high activation energy. Why? Response:

Atmospheric nitrogen is chemically inert

The bond energy of N-N bond is very high (930 KJ/mol)

It is an endothermic process

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All

Question:

Score 1 of 1

Which of the following part of embryo forms collecting duct of metanephric kidney? Response:

Wolfian duct

Ureteric bud

Primary mesenchyme

Secondary mesenchyme

Question:

Score 1 of 1

Which of the following statement about a chemical reaction is correct? Response:

All biological reactions are always under equilibrium

Cell do not allow reactions with large equilibrium constant to reach equilibrium

Cell always allow reactions with large equilibrium constant to reach equilibrium

All biological reactions are always under non-equilibrium

Question:

Score 1 of 1

Which of the following Vitamin D metabolism product is involved in regulation of calcium binding protein synthesis? Response:

Cholecalciferol

Retinol

7-dehydrocholesterol

1,25 dihydroxycholecalciferol

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Question:

Score 0 of 1

During cyclic photophosphorylation which of the following is not produced? Response:

O2

NADPH

ATP

Both a & b

Question:

Score 1 of 1

Production of ____________ growth hormone is accentuated by plants in freezing conditions Response:

Auxin

ABA

Ethylene

Gibberellin

Question:

Score 0 of 1

Synthesis of normal hemoglobin requires coordinated synthesis of lpha globin and beta globin. Thalassemias are genetic defects perturbed in this coordinated synthesis. Patients suffering from deficiency of beta globin chains (beta-thalassemia) could also be due to mulations affecting the biosynthesis of beta globin mRNA. The following statements describe the genesis of non-functional beta globin leading to beta-thalsaaemia. A. Mutation in the promoter region of the beta globin gene. B. Mutation in the splice junction of the beta globin gene. C. Mutation in the intron I of the beta globin gene. D. Mutations towards the 3` end of the beta globin gene the codes for polyadenylation site. Which of the following combinations is correct? (a) A, B and D (b) A, B and C (c) B, C and D (d) C, D and A Response:

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Question:

Score 1 of 1

The high binding energy of nitrogen reduction is derived from Response:

ADP phosphorylation

ATP Hydrolysis

Reduction of NADP+

Oxidation of NADPH

Question: ATPasees are involved in Response:

Score 1 of 1

ATP synthesis

ATP breakdown

acidifying intracellular components

Both a & c

Question:

Score 1 of 1

In 1804 Theodore de Saussure observed that the total weights of oxygen and dry organic matter produced by plants is greater than the weight of carbon dioxide consumed during photosynthesis. Where does the extra weight come from? Response:

soil

Mg2+

Water

All

Question: Which of the following enzymes will have different EC no? 1) Hexokinase-I & IV 2) Succinate dehydrogenase & Citrate synthase

Score 1 of 1

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3) Glucokinase & Phosphofructo kinase 4) Malate dehydrogenase & Pyruvate dehydrogenase Response:

All

Question:

Score 1 of 1

Caveolae are _____________ that have roles in cell signaling and membrane internalization Response:

invaginated lipid raft domains of the plasma membrane

invaginated protein raft domains of the plasma membrane

invaginated amino acid raft domains of the plasma membrane

invaginated fatty acid raft domains of the plasma membrane

Question:

Score 1 of 1

Which of the following value corresponds to escape velocity from earth? Response:

1112 km/sec

112 km/sec

11.2 km/sec

1.12 km/sec

Question: H-DNA is an exotic form of DNA which is found in Response:

Score 1 of 1

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Polypurine tracts

Polypyrimidine tracts

Both

None

Question:

Score 0 of 1

If the enzyme has similar specificity in occurance of clearage site and recognition of clearage site, then turnover number Response:

will have no effect on the catalysis

will increase the effect on the catalysis

will decrease the effect on the catalysis

either b & c

Question:

Score 1 of 1

By changing the orientation of ---OH at the 2nd position of D-mannose, it will be converted into Response:

D glucose

L glucose

L mannose

D galactose

Question: Which of the ketoglutarate? Response: following amino acids is not

Score 1 of 1 derived from alpha

Glu

Gln

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Cys

Pro

Question:

Score 1 of 1

Which of the following amino acid is derived from phenylalanine in mammals? Response:

Tryptophan

Tyrosine

Aspartate

Glutamate

Question: Transketolase catalyses transfer __________. Response: of ________

Score 1 of 1 from ________ to

2 - C compound, ketose , aldose

3- C compound, ketose , aldose

2 - C compound, aldose , ketose

3 - C compound, aldose, ketose

Question:

Score 1 of 1

Restriction endonuclease cleaves DNA molecules at specific recognition sites. One such enzyme has four recognition sites on a circular DNA molecule. After complete digestion, how many fragments would produced upon reaction with this enzyme? (a) 4 (b) 5 (c) 3 (d) 6 Response:

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Question: Fats provide ____ calories of energy per gram ( )8 ( )6 ( )7 ( )9 Response:

Score 1 of 1

Question: Which of the following is an Phenylurea type cytokinin? Response:

Score 1 of 1

kinetin

zeatin

Thidiazuron

6-benzylaminopurine

Question:

Score 1 of 1

Which of the following plant/plant parts contain a secondary metabolite which is involved in reducing blood cholesterol level? & what is the name of the cholesterol reducing metabolite? Response:

Spinach, phytosterols

Soyabeans, phytosterols

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Lentils, Terpenes

Carrot, Carotenoids

Question: Frond is 1) leaf like structure 2) a type of leaf 3) present in bryophytes 4) Present in pteridophytes Response:

Score 1 of 1

1,3

2,3

2,4

1,4

Question:

Score 1 of 1

Which is the second most abundant polysaccharide after cellulose? Response:

Glucose

RuBP

Chitin

N-acetyl glycosamine

Question:

Score 1 of 1

The anti-inflammatory drug aspirin blocks pain sensation by blocking 1. Cyclooxygenase 2. Prostaglandin H1 synthase 3. Prostaglandin H2 synthase 4. COX gene 5. Thromoxane synthase 6. Thromboxame hydrolase Response:

1,3,5

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1,3

2,4,6

4,6

Question:

Score 0 of 1

Carbonic anhydrase of erythrocytes (Mr 30,000) has one of the highest turnover numbers we know of. It catalyzes the reversible hydration of CO2. This is an important process in the transport of CO2 from the tissues to the lungs. If 10.0 microrgram of pure carbonic anhydrase catalyzes the hydration of 0.30 g of CO2 in 1 min at 37 degreeC at Vmax, what is the turnover number (kcat) of carbonic anhydrase(in units of min^-1)? Response:

1.0 x 10^7 per min

2.0 x 10^7 per min

3.0 x 10^7 per min

4.0 x 10^7 per min

Question:

Score 1 of 1

Which of the following mechanism is used by enzyme Pyruvate dehydrogenase to maintain the concentration of substrate for E2 portion of the enzyme? Response:

By substrate channeling

By not allowing intermediates to leave the complex

By inhibiting release of acetyl CoA by the complex

All

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