Description : The sequential steps in the conversion of tyrosine to epinephrine are (A) Ring hydroxylation-decarboxylation-side chain hydroxylation-N-methylation (B) Side chain hydroxylation-decarboxylation- ... chain hydroxylation-N-methylation (D) N-methylation-decarboxylation-ring and side chain hydroxylation
Last Answer : Answer : A
Description : Histidine is converted into histamine by (A) Carboxylation (B) Decarboxylation (C) Methylation (D) Hydroxylation
Last Answer : Answer : B
Description : The rate limiting step in the biosynthesis of catecholamines is (A) Decarboxylation of dihydroxyphenylalanine (B) Hydroxylation of phenylalanine (C) Hydroxylation of tyrosine (D) Oxidation of dopamine
Last Answer : Answer : C
Description : d-UMP is converted to TMP by (A) Methylation (B) Decarboxylation (C) Reduction (D) Deamination
Description : Biotin is involved in which of the following types of reactions? (A) Hydroxylation (B) Carboxylation (C) Decarboxylation (D) Deamination
Description : Vitamin B1 coenzyme (TPP) is involved in (A) Oxidative decarboxylation (B) Hydroxylation (C) Transamination (D) Carboxylation
Description : All the following hormones promote hyperglycemia except (A) Epinephrine (B) Norepinephrine (C) Insulin (D) Glucagon
Description : Dopa decarboxylase is inhibited by (A) Epinephrine (B) Norepinephrine (C) α−Methyldopa (D) None of these
Description : Immediate precursor of epinephrine is (A) Metanephrine (B) Norepinephrine (C) Dopa (D) Dopamine
Description : Dopamine is synthesised from (A) Dihydroxyphenylalanine (B) Epinephrine (C) Norepinephrine (D) Metanephrine
Description : Tyrosine is required for the synthesis of all of the following except (A) Melatonin (B) Epinephrine (C) Norepinephrine (D) Thyroxine 222 MCQs IN BIOCHEMISTRY
Description : Cyclic GMP acts as the second messenger for (A) Nerve growth factor (B) Atrial natriuretic factor (C) Epinephrine (D) Norepinephrine
Last Answer : (A) Oxidative decarboxylation
Description : What is the function of epinephrine and norepinephrine? -Biology
Last Answer : answer:
Description : Choose the correct statement from the following about a1 – adrenergic receptor agonists (a) Norepinephrine > isoproterenol > epinephrine (b) Norepinephrine < epinephrine > isoproterenol (c) Epinephrine = norepinephrine >> isoproterenol (d) Epinephrine > isoproterenol > norepinephrine
Last Answer : Ans: C
Description : Select the correct statement from the following about a1 – adrenergic receptor agonists (a) Isoproterenol > epinephrine = norepinephrine (b) Epinephrine > isoproterenol > norepinephrine (c) Isoproterenol = epinephrine = norepinephrine (d) Epinephrine = norepinephrine > isoproterenol
Last Answer : Ans: A
Description : Action of norepinephrine and epinephrine are terminated by (a) Reuptake into nerve terminal (b) Dilution by diffusion and uptake at extraneuronal site (c) Metabolic transformation (d) All of the above
Last Answer : Ans: D
Description : Which of the following drugs is the drug of choice in anaphylaxis associated with bronchospasm and hypotension ? (a) Cortisone (b) Epinephrine (c) Isoproterenol (d) Norepinephrine (e) Phenylephrine
Last Answer : Ans: B
Description : The neurotransmitter agent that is normally released in the sinoatrial node of the heart in response to a blood pressure increase is (a) Acetylcholine (b) Dopamine (c) Epinephrine (d) Glutamate (e) Norepinephrine
Description : A person entering an empty room suddenly finds a snake right in front on opening the door. Which one of the following is likely to happen in his neuro- hormonal control system? ... brain. (d) Sympathetic nervous system is activated releasing epinephrine and norepinephrine from adrenal cortex.
Last Answer : (a) Sympathetic nervous system is activated releasing epinephrine and norepinephrine from adrenal medulla.
Description : Fight-or-flight reactions cause activation of (a) the parathyroid glands, leading to increased metabolic rate (b) the kidney, leading to suppression of renin- angiotensin-aldosterone pathway (c) ... epinephrine and norepinephrine (d) the pancreas leading to a reduction in the blood sugar levels.
Last Answer : (c) the adrenal medulla, leading to increased secretion of epinephrine and norepinephrine
Description : Which one of the following does not act as a neurotransmitter? (a) Cortisone (b) Acetylcholine (c) Epinephrine (d) Norepinephrine
Last Answer : (a) Cortisone
Description : Which pair of hormones has opposite, antagonistic effects? A) insulin--glucagon B) insulin--progesterone C) estrogen--thyroxin D) thyroxin--parathyroid hormone E) epinephrine--norepinephrine
Last Answer : A) insulin--glucagon
Description : What is the cascade of events that follows a stress or trauma to produce adrenal reaction? A) hypothalamus (ACTH-releasing hormone)-anterior pituitary (ACTH)-adrenal cortex mineralocorticoids and ... ) E) adrenal cortex (hormones)-hypothalamus (ACTH-releasing hormone)-anterior pituitary (ACTH)
Last Answer : A) hypothalamus (ACTH-releasing hormone)-anterior pituitary (ACTH)-adrenal cortex mineralocorticoids and glucocorticoids (regulate metabolism and sugar level)
Description : Malic enzyme convers malic acid, in the presence of NADP+ to Pyruvic acid. This reaction is a/an (A) Decarboxylation (B) Decarboxylation and Dehydrogenation (C) Dehydrogenation (D) Oxidation
Description : Pantothenic acid is a constituent of coenzyme involved in (A) Acetylation (B) Decarboxylation (C) Dehydrogenation (D) Oxidation
Description : Pantothenic acid is a constituent of the coenzyme involved in (A) Decarboxylation (B) Dehydrogenation (C) Acetylation (D) Oxidation
Description : Biluveridin is converted to bilirubin by the process of (A) Oxidation (B) Reduction (C) Conjugation (D) Decarboxylation
Description : NADPH required for fatty acid synthesis can come from (A) Hexose monophosphate shunt (B) Oxidative decarboxylation of malate (C) Extramitochondrial oxidation of isocitrate (D) All of these
Last Answer : Answer : D
Description : Vegetable oil is made into margarine through: w) halogenation x) partial hydrogenation y) methylation z) oxidation
Last Answer : ANSWER: X -- PARTIAL HYDROGENATION
Description : For glyburide, all of the following metabolic reactions are logical EXCEPT (A) O-demethylation (B) aromatic oxidation (C) benzylic hydroxylation (D) amide hydrolysis
Last Answer : (B) aromatic oxidation
Description : Which of the following is an amino acid derived hormone? (a) Epinephrine (b) Ecdysone (c) Estradiol (d) Estriol
Last Answer : (a) Epinephrine
Description : Which of the following is an amino acid derived hormone ? (1) Epinephrine (2) Ecdysone (3) Estradiol (4) Estriol
Last Answer : (1) Epinephrine
Last Answer : (C) Acetylation
Description : Naphthalic anhydride represented a major pathway of its degradation in soil through a). hydrolysis b). dealkylation c). oxidation d).decarboxylation
Last Answer : d).decarboxylation
Description : In the synthetic pathway of epinephrine, disulfiram (antabuse) inhibits the enzyme: (A) Tyrosine hydroxylase (B) Dopamine β-hydroxylase (C) DOPA decarboxylase (D) N-methyl transferase
Description : The daily total body water derived from oxidation of food stuffs is about (A) 100 ml (B) 300 ml (C) 600 ml (D) 1000 ml
Description : Water derived in gm from complete oxidation of each gm of carbohydrate is about (A) 0.15 (B) 0.25 (C) 0.35 (D) 0.55
Description : Newly synthesized tRNA undergoes posttranscriptional modifications which include all the following except (A) Reduction in size (B) Methylation of some bases (C) Formation of pseudouridine (D) Addition of C-C-A terminus at 5’ end
Description : UTP is converted to CTP by (A) Methylation (B) Isomerisation (C) Amination (D) Reduction
Description : One of the main functions of Vitamin K is the cofactor for (A) Carboxylase for the formation of γ--carboxy glutamate (B) Methylation by S-adenosyl methionine (C) Carboxylation by biotin (D) One carbon transfer by tetra hydrofolate
Description : One of the main functions of Vitamin K is cofactor for (A) Carboxylate for the formation of γ carboxyglutamate (B) Methylation of δ-adenosyl methionine (C) Carboxylation of biotin (D) One carbon transfer by tetrahydrofolate
Description : Both folic acid and methyl cobalamin (vitamin B12) are required in (A) Deamination of serine (B) Deamination of threonine (C) Conversion of pyridoxal phosphate to pyridoxamine phosphate (D) Methylation of homocystein to methionine
Description : Conversion of a procarcinogen into a carcinogen often requires (A) Proteolysis (B) Microsomal hydroxylation (C) Exposure to ultraviolet radiation (D) Exposure to X-rays
Description : Biotin is essential for (A) Translation (B) Carboxylation (C) Hydroxylation (D) Transamination
Description : In renal rickets, the following hydroxylation of Vitamin D3 does not take place: (A) 25 (B) 1 (C) 24 (D) 7
Description : Hydroxylation of 25-hydroxy cholecalciferol is promoted by (A) Cytochrome A (B) Panthyroid hormone (C) Cytochrome b (D) cAMP
Description : 25-hydroxylation of Vitamin D3 takes place in (A) Liver (B) Kidneys (C) Intestines (D) Pancreas
Description : 1-hydroxylation of 25-hydroxy Vitamin D3 takes place in (A) Liver (B) Kidneys (C) Intestine (D) Pancreas
Description : In retinal rickets, the following hydroxylation of Vitamin D3 does not take place: (A) 25 (B) 1 (C) 24 (D) 7