An example of -amino acid not present in proteins but essential in mammalian metabolism is (A) 3-Amino 3-hydroxypropanoic acid (B) 2-Amino 3-hydroxybutanoic acid (C) 2-Amino 4-mercaptobutanoic acid (D) 2-Amino 3-mercaptopropanoic acid

An example of -amino acid not present
in proteins but essential in mammalian
metabolism is
(A) 3-Amino 3-hydroxypropanoic acid
(B) 2-Amino 3-hydroxybutanoic acid
(C) 2-Amino 4-mercaptobutanoic acid
(D) 2-Amino 3-mercaptopropanoic acid
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(C) 2-Amino 4-mercaptobutanoic acid
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An example of α-amino acid not present in proteins but essential in mammalian metabolism is (A) 3-Amino 3-hydroxypropanoic acid (B) 2-Amino 3-hydroxybutanoic acid (C) 2-Amino 4-mercaptobutanoic acid (D) 2-Amino 3-mercaptopropanoic acid

Description : An example of α-amino acid not present in proteins but essential in mammalian metabolism is (A) 3-Amino 3-hydroxypropanoic acid (B) 2-Amino 3-hydroxybutanoic acid (C) 2-Amino 4-mercaptobutanoic acid (D) 2-Amino 3-mercaptopropanoic acid

Last Answer : Answer : C

An example of sulphur containing amino acid is (A) 2-Amino-3-mercaptopropanoic acid (B) 2-Amino-3-methylbutanoic acid (C) 2-Amino-3-hydroxypropanoic acid (D) Amino acetic acid

Description : An example of sulphur containing amino acid is (A) 2-Amino-3-mercaptopropanoic acid (B) 2-Amino-3-methylbutanoic acid (C) 2-Amino-3-hydroxypropanoic acid (D) Amino acetic acid

Last Answer : (A) 2-Amino-3-mercaptopropanoic acid

Proteins contain (A) Only L-  - amino acids (B) Only D-amino acids (C) DL-Amino acids (D) Both (A) and (B)

Description : Proteins contain (A) Only L-  - amino acids (B) Only D-amino acids (C) DL-Amino acids (D) Both (A) and (B)

Last Answer : (A) Only L-  - amino acids

Non essential amino acids (A) Are not components of tissue proteins (B) May be synthesized in the body from essential amino acids (C) Have no role in the metabolism (D) May be synthesized in the body in diseased states

Description : Non essential amino acids (A) Are not components of tissue proteins (B) May be synthesized in the body from essential amino acids (C) Have no role in the metabolism (D) May be synthesized in the body in diseased states

Last Answer : (B) May be synthesized in the body from essential amino acids

Amino acid with side chain containing basic groups is (A) 2-Amino 5-guanidovaleric acid (B) 2-Pyrrolidine carboxylic acid (C) 2-Amino 3-mercaptopropanoic acid (D) 2-Amino propanoic acid

Description : Amino acid with side chain containing basic groups is (A) 2-Amino 5-guanidovaleric acid (B) 2-Pyrrolidine carboxylic acid (C) 2-Amino 3-mercaptopropanoic acid (D) 2-Amino propanoic acid

Last Answer : (A) 2-Amino 5-guanidovaleric acid

An example of sulphur containing amino acid is (A) 2-Amino-3-mercaptopropanoic acid (B) 2-Amino-3-methylbutanoic acid (C) 2-Amino-3-hydroxypropanoic acid (D) Amino acetic acid

Description : An example of sulphur containing amino acid is (A) 2-Amino-3-mercaptopropanoic acid (B) 2-Amino-3-methylbutanoic acid (C) 2-Amino-3-hydroxypropanoic acid (D) Amino acetic acid

Last Answer : Answer : A

In glucose the orientation of the —H and —OH groups around the carbon atom 5 adjacent to the terminal primary alcohol carbon determines (A) D or L series (B) Dextro or levorotatory (C)  and  anomers (D) Epimers

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Last Answer : (A) D or L series

All the following are sulphur containing amino acids found in proteins except (A) Cysteine (B) Cystine (C) Methionine (D) Threonine

Description : All the following are sulphur containing amino acids found in proteins except (A) Cysteine (B) Cystine (C) Methionine (D) Threonine

Last Answer : (D) Threonine

All proteins contain the (A) Same 20 amino acids (B) Different amino acids (C) 300 Amino acids occurring in nature (D) Only a few amino acids

Description : All proteins contain the (A) Same 20 amino acids (B) Different amino acids (C) 300 Amino acids occurring in nature (D) Only a few amino acids

Last Answer : (A) Same 20 amino acids

An aromatic amino acid is (A) Lysine (B) Tyrosine (C) Taurine (D) Arginine

Description : An aromatic amino acid is (A) Lysine (B) Tyrosine (C) Taurine (D) Arginine

Last Answer : (B) Tyrosine

Sulphur containing amino acid is (A) Methionine (B) Leucine (C) Valine (D) Asparagine

Description : Sulphur containing amino acid is (A) Methionine (B) Leucine (C) Valine (D) Asparagine

Last Answer : (A) Methionine

The optically inactive amino acid is (A) Glycine (B) Serine (C) Threonine (D) Valine

Description : The optically inactive amino acid is (A) Glycine (B) Serine (C) Threonine (D) Valine

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The true statement about solutions of amino acids at physiological pH is (A) All amino acids contain both positive and negative charges (B) All amino acids contain positively charged side chains (C) Some amino acids contain only positive Charge (D) All amino acids contain negatively charged side chains

Description : The true statement about solutions of amino acids at physiological pH is (A) All amino acids contain both positive and negative charges (B) All amino acids contain positively charged side chains ... amino acids contain only positive Charge (D) All amino acids contain negatively charged side chains

Last Answer : (A) All amino acids contain both positive and negative charges

At neutral pH, a mixture of amino acids in solution would be predominantly: (A) Dipolar ions (B) Nonpolar molecules (C) Positive and monovalent (D) Hydrophobic

Description : At neutral pH, a mixture of amino acids in solution would be predominantly: (A) Dipolar ions (B) Nonpolar molecules (C) Positive and monovalent (D) Hydrophobic

Last Answer : (A) Dipolar ions

Erythromycin contains (A) Dimethyl amino sugar (B) Trimethyl amino sugar (C) Sterol and sugar (D) Glycerol and sugar

Description : Erythromycin contains (A) Dimethyl amino sugar (B) Trimethyl amino sugar (C) Sterol and sugar (D) Glycerol and sugar

Last Answer : (A) Dimethyl amino sugar

Polysaccharides are (A) Polymers (B) Acids (C) Proteins (D) Oils

Description : Polysaccharides are (A) Polymers (B) Acids (C) Proteins (D) Oils

Last Answer : (A) Polymers

The pentose sugar present mainly in the heart muscle is (A) Lyxose (B) Ribose (C) Arabinose (D) Xylose

Description : The pentose sugar present mainly in the heart muscle is (A) Lyxose (B) Ribose (C) Arabinose (D) Xylose

Last Answer : (A) Lyxose

Since the pK values for aspartic acid are 2.0, 3.9 and 10.0, it follows that the isoelectric (pH) is (A) 3.0 (B) 3.9 (C) 5.9 (D) 6.0

Description : Since the pK values for aspartic acid are 2.0, 3.9 and 10.0, it follows that the isoelectric (pH) is (A) 3.0 (B) 3.9 (C) 5.9 (D) 6.0

Last Answer : (A) 3.0

Compounds having the same structural formula but differing in spatial configuration are known as (A) Stereoisomers (B) Anomers (C) Optical isomers (D) Epimers

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Last Answer : (A) Stereoisomers

Non essential amino acids (A) Are not components of tissue proteins (B) May be synthesized in the body from essential amino acids (C) Have no role in the metabolism (D) May be synthesized in the body in diseased states

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Last Answer : Answer : B

The functions of plasma albumin are (A) Osmosis (B) Transport (C) Immunity (D) both (A )and (B)

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pH (isoelectric pH) of alanine is (A) 6.02 (B) 6.6 (C) 6.8 (D) 7.2

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The sugar found in DNA is (A) Xylose (B) Ribose (C) Deoxyribose (D) Ribulose

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The major sugar of insect hemolymph is (A) Glycogen (B) Pectin (C) Trehalose (D) Sucrose

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A sugar alcohol is (A) Mannitol (B) Trehalose (C) Xylulose (D) Arabinose

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The carbohydrate of the blood group substances is (A) Sucrose (B) Fucose (C) Arabinose (D) Maltose

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The most important epimer of glucose is (A) Galactose (B) Fructose (C) Arabinose (D) Xylose

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Isomers differing as a result of variations in configuration of the —OH and —H on carbon atoms 2, 3 and 4 of glucose are known as (A) Epimers (B) Anomers (C) Optical isomers (D) Steroisomers

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Two sugars which differ from one another only in configuration around a single carbon atom are termed (A) Epimers (B) Anomers (C) Optical isomers (D) Stereoisomers

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The number of isomers of glucose is (A) 2 (B) 4 (C) 8 (D) 16

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A pentose sugar is (A) Dihydroxyacetone (B) Ribulose (C) Erythrose (D) Glucose

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A triose sugar is (A) Glycerose (B) Ribose (C) Erythrose (D) Fructose

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The aldose sugar is (A) Glycerose (B) Ribulose (C) Erythrulose (D) Dihydoxyacetone

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The general formula of polysaccharides is (A) (C6H10O5)n (B) (C6H12O5)n (C) (C6H10O6)n (D) (C6H10O6)n

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general formula of monosaccharides is (A) CnH2nOn (B) C2nH2On (C) CnH2O2n (D) CnH2nO2n

Description : general formula of monosaccharides is (A) CnH2nOn (B) C2nH2On (C) CnH2O2n (D) CnH2nO2n

Last Answer : (A) CnH2nOn

Amino acid with side chain containing basic groups is (A) 2-Amino 5-guanidovaleric acid (B) 2-Pyrrolidine carboxylic acid (C) 2-Amino 3-mercaptopropanoic acid (D) 2-Amino propanoic acid

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Last Answer : Answer : A

A limiting amino acid is an essential amino acid (A) That is most deficient in proteins (B) That is most excess in proteins (C) That which increases the growth (D) That which increases the weight gain

Description : A limiting amino acid is an essential amino acid (A) That is most deficient in proteins (B) That is most excess in proteins (C) That which increases the growth (D) That which increases the weight gain

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The metabolism of all proteins ingested over and above the essential requirements is called (A) Exogenous metabolism (B) Endogenous metabolism (C) Both (A) and (B) (D) None of these

Description : The metabolism of all proteins ingested over and above the essential requirements is called (A) Exogenous metabolism (B) Endogenous metabolism (C) Both (A) and (B) (D) None of these

Last Answer : Answer : A

Degradation of proteins to amino acids, glucose from carbohydrates and fatty acids from lipids is known as (A) Anabolism (B) Metabolism (C) Catabolism (D) Cretinism

Description : Degradation of proteins to amino acids, glucose from carbohydrates and fatty acids from lipids is known as (A) Anabolism (B) Metabolism (C) Catabolism (D) Cretinism

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Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning protein/amino acid metabolism in man? a. The major source of amino acids is breakdown of circulating proteins b. The recommended daily allowance for protein may triple in critically ill patients c. Urinary nitrogen losses will approach 0 in the face of protein starvation d. Negative nitrogen balance refers to a decrease in nitrogen taken into the body versus the amount of nitrogen lost

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The activity of mammalian L-amino acid oxidase, an FMN – flavo protein, is quite (A) Slow (B) Rapid (C) Both (A) and (B) (D) None of these

Description : The activity of mammalian L-amino acid oxidase, an FMN – flavo protein, is quite (A) Slow (B) Rapid (C) Both (A) and (B) (D) None of these

Last Answer : Answer : A

Phrynoderma is a deficiency of (A) Essential fatty acids(B) Proteins (C) Amino acids (D) None of these

Description : Phrynoderma is a deficiency of (A) Essential fatty acids(B) Proteins (C) Amino acids (D) None of these

Last Answer : Answer : A

Increased serum alanine during fasting is due to (A) Breakdown of muscle proteins (B) Decreased utilization of non essential amino acids (C) Leakage of aminoacids to plasma (D) Impaired renal function

Description : Increased serum alanine during fasting is due to (A) Breakdown of muscle proteins (B) Decreased utilization of non essential amino acids (C) Leakage of aminoacids to plasma (D) Impaired renal function

Last Answer : Answer : A

Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning metabolic derangements in sepsis and the systemic inflammatory response syndrome which may follow progressive shock? a. Alterations in glucose metabolism lead to the development of efficient substrate utilization b. A progressive rise in serum triglyceride levels result from less efficient clearance and increased hepatic lipogenesis c. A net negative nitrogen balance occurs due to the oxidative metabolism of proteins to meet energy needs d. The serum aromatic amino acids fall rapidly as they are actively used in oxidative metabolism

Description : Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning metabolic derangements in sepsis and the systemic inflammatory response syndrome which may follow progressive shock? a. Alterations in glucose ... The serum aromatic amino acids fall rapidly as they are actively used in oxidative metabolism

Last Answer : Answer: b, c A broad spectrum of metabolic abnormalities become apparent in sepsis and the systemic inflammatory response syndrome following shock. Disruption of the normal cycles of carbohydrate, ... acetyl coenzyme A. This results in reduced serum level of leucine, isoleucine and valine

An essential for converting Glucose to Glycogen in Liver is (A) Lactic acid (B) GTP (C) CTP (D) UTP CARBOHYDRATES AND CARBOHYDRATE METABOLISM 19

Description : An essential for converting Glucose to Glycogen in Liver is (A) Lactic acid (B) GTP (C) CTP (D) UTP CARBOHYDRATES AND CARBOHYDRATE METABOLISM 19

Last Answer : D

Oxidative conversion of many amino acids to their corresponding -ketoacids occurs in mammalian: (A) Liver and kidney (B) Adipose tissue (C) Pancreas (D) Intestine

Description : Oxidative conversion of many amino acids to their corresponding -ketoacids occurs in mammalian: (A) Liver and kidney (B) Adipose tissue (C) Pancreas (D) Intestine

Last Answer : Answer : A

In thalassemia, an amino acid is substituted in (A) Alpha chain (B) Beta chain (C) Alpha and beta chains (D) Any chain MINERAL METABOLISM 195

Description : In thalassemia, an amino acid is substituted in (A) Alpha chain (B) Beta chain (C) Alpha and beta chains (D) Any chain MINERAL METABOLISM 195

Last Answer : Answer : D

The end product of amino acid nitrogen metabolism in uricotelic organisms (reptiles and birds) is (A) Bilirubin (B) Urea (C) Uric acid (D) Biliverdin

Description : The end product of amino acid nitrogen metabolism in uricotelic organisms (reptiles and birds) is (A) Bilirubin (B) Urea (C) Uric acid (D) Biliverdin

Last Answer : Answer : C

In human and other ureotelic organisms, the end product of amino acid nitrogen metabolism: (A) Bile acids (B) Ketone bodies (C) Urea (D) Barium sulphate

Description : In human and other ureotelic organisms, the end product of amino acid nitrogen metabolism: (A) Bile acids (B) Ketone bodies (C) Urea (D) Barium sulphate

Last Answer : Answer : C

All the following statements about protooncogenes are true except (A) They are present in human beings (B) They are present in healthy cells (C) Proteins encoded by them are essential (D) They are expressed only when a healthy cell has been transformed into a cancer cell

Description : All the following statements about protooncogenes are true except (A) They are present in human beings (B) They are present in healthy cells (C) Proteins encoded by them are essential (D) They are expressed only when a healthy cell has been transformed into a cancer cell

Last Answer : Answer : D