Description : The T ψ C arm in the tRNA molecule possesses the sequence (A) T, pseudouridine and C (B) T, uridine and C (C) T, dihydrouridine and C (D) T, adenine and C
Last Answer : Answer : A
Description : In tRNA molecule D arm is named for the presence of the base: (A) Uridine (B) Pseudouridine (C) Dihydrouridine (D) Thymidine
Description : All of the following statements about post-transcriptional processing of tRNA are true except (A) Introns of some tRNA precursors are removed (B) CCA is added at 3′ end (C) 7-Methylguanosine triphosphate cap is added at 5′ end (D) Some bases are methylated
Last Answer : Answer : C
Description : All of the following statements about tRNA are true except (A) It is synthesized as a large precursor (B) It is processed in the nucelolus (C) It has no codons or anticodons (D) Genes for rRNA are present in single copies
Last Answer : Answer : D
Description : Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning translation of the mRNA message to protein synthesis? a. An adaptor molecule, tRNA, recognizes specific nucleic acid bases and unites them ... and the free amino acid occurs in the free cytoplasm d. Complete protein synthesis takes hours
Last Answer : Answer: a, b The synthesis of protein involves conversion from a four-letter nucleotide language to one of 20 chemically distinct amino acids. This process is referred to as ... translation and be moving down the mRNA molecules simultaneously, thus increasing the rate of protein synthesis
Description : UTP is converted to CTP by (A) Methylation (B) Isomerisation (C) Amination (D) Reduction
Description : d-UMP is converted to TMP by (A) Methylation (B) Decarboxylation (C) Reduction (D) Deamination
Description : With respect to lipoprotein transport and metabolism in the body, the following statements are correct EXCEPT: 1) Arterial walls contain cells with LDL receptors. 2) Cholesterol is required for the ... is assembled in the extracellular space. 5) VLDL transformation to LDL occurs in adipose tissue.
Last Answer : Answers-3 Chylomicrons are formed in the gut from exogenous triacylglycerols and cholesterol. They are released into the lymph and thereby enter the blood.They are not formed in the liver.
Description : Allotropic modifications of phosphorus include each of the following EXCEPT: w) red phosphorus x) black phosphorus y) white phosphorus z) green phosphorus
Last Answer : ANSWER: Z -- GREEN PHOSPHORUS
Description : A compound undergoes reduction with LiAlH4. It also dissolves in aqueous NaOH from which it can be recovered by addition of HCl. The compound is (a) a carboxylic acid (b) an ester (c) an acid anhydride (d) an alcohol
Last Answer : a carboxylic acid
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 : Translocation of the newly formed peptidyl tRNA at the A site into the empty P site involves (A) EF-II, GTP (B) EF-I, GTP (C) EF-I, GDP (D) Peptidyl transferase, GTP
Description : The newly entering amino acyl tRNA into A site requires (A) EF-II (B) Ribosomal RNA (C) mRNA (D) EF-I
Description : The number of adenine and thymine bases is equal in (A) DNA (B) mRNA (C) tRNA (D) rRNA
Description : Folding of newly synthesized proteins is accelerated by (A) Protein disulphide isomerase (B) Prolyl cis-trans isomerase (C) Chaperonins (D) All of these
Description : If the body undergoes alkalosis the respiratory center located in the medulla gets the information and induces the lowering of the respiratory frequency. The reduction of the respiratory frequency makes ... of bicarbonate towards the production of more hydrogen ions and thus the blood pH lowers.
Last Answer : What is the difference between respiratory acidosis and metabolic acidosis and what is the difference between respiratory alkalosis and metabolic alkalosis?
Description : All the following statements about tRNA are correct except (A) A given tRNA can be charged with only one particular amino acid (B) The amino acid is recognized by the anticodon of tRNA (C) The amino acid is attached to end of tRNA (D) The anticodon of tRNA finds the complementary codon on mRNA
Last Answer : Answer : B
Description : A characteristic of protein synthesis in both the archaea and eukarya is A.transcription and translation are coupled B.translation is inhibited by diphtheria toxin C.proteins are synthesized from D-, ... L-, isomers of amino acids D.the initiator tRNA is charged with N-formyl- methionine
Last Answer : C.proteins are synthesized from
Description : A characteristic of protein synthesis in both the archaea and eukarya is A- transcription and translation are coupled B- translation is inhibited by diphtheria toxin C- .proteins are synthesized from D-, rather than L-, isomers of amino acids D- the initiator tRNA is charged with N-formyl-methionine
Last Answer : .proteins are synthesized from D-, rather than L-, isomers of amino acids
Description : The primary mechanism underlying the resistance of gram-positive organisms to macrolide antibiotics is (a) Methylation of binding sites on the 50S ribosomal subunit (b) Formation of ... ) Formation of drug-inactivating acetyltranferases (e) Decreased drug permeability of the cytoplasmic membrane
Last Answer : Ans: A
Description : The following are true about the neurotransmitters: a. acetylcholine is inactivated mainly by presynaptic reuptake b. tyrosine is essential for the formation of dopamine c. noradrenaline is inactivated mainly by hydrolysis d. adrenaline is formed from methylation of the noradrenaline
Last Answer : adrenaline is formed from methylation of the noradrenaline
Description : Anticodon is an unpaired triplet of bases in an exposed position of (a) tRNA (b) mRNA (c) rRNA (d) both (b) and (c).
Last Answer : (b) mRNA
Last Answer : tRNA
Description : The main organelle involved in modification and outing of newly synthesized proteins to their destinations is (a) chloroplast (b) mitochondria (c) lysosome (d) endoplasmic reticulum.
Last Answer : (d) endoplasmic reticulum.
Description : The role of molecular chaperones is to A-facilitate binding of ribosomes to mRNA B-degrade newly synthesized polypeptides that contain inaccurate sequences C-.facilitate binding of RNA polymerase to DNA D-aid a newly synthesized polypeptide in folding to its proper shape
Last Answer : -aid a newly synthesized polypeptide in folding to its proper shape
Last Answer : aid a newly synthesized polypeptide in folding to its proper shape
Description : 5’-Terminus of mRNA molecule is capped with (A) Guanosine triphosphate (B) 7-Methylguanosine triphophate (C) Adenosine triphosphate (D) Adenosine diphosphate
Description : Translation results in the formation of (A) mRNA (B) tRNA (C) rRNA (D) A protein molecule
Description : ATP is required for (A) Fusion of 40S and 60S of ribosome (B) Accommodation tRNA amino acid in a site of ribosome (C) Movement of ribosome along mRNA (D) formation of tRNA amino acid complex
Description : GTP is not required for (A) Capping L of mRNA (B) Fusion of 40S and 60S of ribosome (C) Accommodation of tRNA amino acid (D) Formation of tRNA amino acid complex
Description : Okazaki fragment is related to (A) DNA synthesis (B) Protein synthesis (C) mRNA formation (D) tRNA formation
Description : Erythromycin acts on ribosomes and inhibit (A) Formation of initiation complex (B) Binding of aminoacyl tRNA (C) Peptidyl transferase activity (D) Translocation
Description : Tetracylin prevents synthesis of polypeptide by (A) Blocking mRNA formation from DNA (B) Releasing peptides from mRNA-tRNA complex (C) Competing with mRNA for ribosomal binding sites (D) Preventing binding of aminoacyl tRNA
Description : The half-life of a protein depends upon its (A) Signal sequence (B) N-terminus amino acid (C) C-terminus amino acid (D) Prosthetic group
Description : After formation of replication fork (A) Both the new strands are synthesized discontinuously (B) One strand is synthesized continuously and the other discontinuously (C) Both the new strands are synthesized continuously (D) RNA primer is required only for the synthesis of one new strand
Description : Degeneracy of the genetic code denotes the existence of (A) Base triplets that do not code for any amino acids (B) Codons consisting of only two bases (C) Codons that include one or more of the unusual bases (D) Multiple codons for a single amino acid
Description : Elongation of a peptide chain involves all the following except (A) mRNA (B) GTP (C) Formyl-Met-tRNA (D) Tu, TS and G factors
Description : All of the following statements about puromycin are true except (A) It is an alanyl tRNA analogue (B) It causes premature termination of protein synthesis (C) It inhibits protein synthesis in prokaryotes (D) It inhibits protein synthesis in eukaryotes
Description : All the following statements about recognition of a codon on mRNA by an anticodon on tRNA are correct except (A) The recognition of the third base of the codon is not very precise (B) ... degeneracy of the genetic code (D) Wobble results in incorporation of incorrect amino acids in the protein
Description : All the following statements about charging of tRNA are correct except (A) It is catalysed by amino acyl tRNA synthetase (B) ATP is converted into ADP and Pi in this reaction (C) The enzyme recognizes the tRNA and the amino acid (D) There is a separate enzyme for each tRNA
Description : All the following statements about carnitine are true except (A) It can be synthesised in the human body (B) It can be synthesized from methionine and lysine (C) It is required for transport of short chain fatty acids into mitochondria (D) Its deficiency can occur due to haemodialysis
Description : All the following statements about ketone bodies are true except (A) Their synthesis increases in diabetes mellitus (B) They are synthesized in mitchondria (C) They can deplete the alkali reserve (D) They can be oxidized in the liver
Description : All of the following statements about proline are true except (A) It is an imino acid (B) It can be synthesized from glutamate (C) It can be catabolised to glutamate (D) Free proline can be hydroxylated to hydroxyproline
Description : All of the following statements about aspartate are true except (A) It is non-essential amino acid (B) It is a dicarboxylic amino acid (C) It can be synthesized from pyruvate and glutamate (D) It can be converted into asparagine
Description : The following are modifications made to the IFAC Code to consider Philippine regulatory requirements and circumstances, except a. The period for rotation of the lead engagement partner was changed from ... , were included. d. Payment and receipt of commissions were not permitted in the Philippines
Last Answer : The period for rotation of the lead engagement partner was changed from five to seven years.
Description : Epinephrine is derived from norepinephrine by (A) Decarboxylation (B) Hydroxylation (C) Oxidation (D) N-methylation
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
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