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Which sugar contains an aldehyde group?
ketose
aldose
sorbitol
mannitol
It is a polysaccharide
lactose
maltose
amylase
fructose
They are chemical messengers
hormones
enzymes
vitamins
amino acids
Non-protein molecules that are often associated with proteins are called
prosthetic group
side chain
zwitterions
casein
Raffinose, an important non-reducing sugar is a:
monosacchride
disaccharide
trisaccharide
tetrasaccharide
Which is the main constituent of the group substance in the connective tissues?
heparin
fructosan
hyaluronic acid
mannosan
An important protein in contractile muscle.
keratin
myosin
elastin
fibrin
What is the stage of glucose oxidation that requires oxygen?
anaerobic
aerobic
catabolic
anabolic
In the metabolism of protein, the liver
synthesizes amino acid
breaks down amino acid
absorbs blood
stores amino
Carbohydrates that cannot be hydrolyzed to compounds with simpler molecules.
oligosaccharides
disaccharides
monosaccharides
polysaccharides
The pathway that occurs in the mitochondria.
urea cycle
citric acid cycle
glycolysis
Fatty acid cycle
What amino acid functions as a hormone?
valine
leucine
alanine
thyroxine
Compounds of protein with a carbohydrate component:
lipoproteins
phosphoproteins
glycoproteins
nucleoproteins
The reaction that takes place in ctoplasm
aerobic
anaerobic
oxidation
reduction
The enzyme present in the stomach which hydrolyzes proteins:
trypsin
pepsin
amylopsin
enterokinase
The precursor of vitamin D3:
ergosterol
stigmasterol
7-dehydrocholesterol
cholesterol
Rotation of polarized light is caused by solutions of all of the following amino acids
alanine
glycine
. leucine
valine
Fruity odor of urine is indicative of acetone bodies, a diagnostic value in case of acidosis in:
. diabetes insipidus
porphyria
cretinism
diabetes milletus
Which of the following hormones promotes rapid glycogenolysis in both liver and muscle?
ACTH
glutamine
epinephrine
proclactin
All of the following carbohydrates are considered to be polysaccharide
heparin
starch
glycogen
maltose
The following are pathological constituents of urine
glucose
albumin
creatinine
blood
The following are enzymes found in pancreatic juice, except:
papain
trypsin
chymotrypsin
carboxypolypepticase
The metallic salt of a high fatty acid:
soap
detergent
inorganic salt
glycerin
Are esters of fatty acids with glycerol:
phospholipids
glycolipids
waxes
fats
An inherited disease that affect red blood cells
albenism
hyperglycemia
sickle cell anemia
hypoglycemia
A type of antibodies that plays an importance role in allergic response which causes anaphylactic shock, hayfever and asthma:
IgA
IgM
IgE
IgG
Are fibrous proteins
keratin
histones
elastin
collagen
The precursor of vitamin A is:
arachidonic acid
isoprene
naphtoquinone
carotene
Are globular proteins
collagen
serum albumins
serum globulins
hemoglobin
Which of the following is NOT an amino acid:
leucine
choline
valine
ysine
Blood minus its cellular components:
plasma
serum
hemoglobin
fibrin
Optimum temperature for enzyme activity in the body:
40C
60C
10C
0C
Known as good cholesterol:
HDL
ergocalciferol
ACTH
LDL
Normal pH of the blood:
7.4-7.5
6.6-6.9
5.5-5.6
4.8-8
The main center of biosynthesis of nucleic acid is the:
cell wall
cytoplasm
nucleus
none of the above
Alkaline hydrolysis of fat:
saponofication
corticosteroids
bile acids
glucocortoids
all of the above
Serotonin, a neurotransmitter is derived from amino acid:
tryptophan
threonine
tyrosine
phenylalanine
The only element in living matter from strong multiple bonds readily are:
oxygen
nitrogen
carbon
all of the above
Starches are partially digested in the mouth by:
protease
ptyalin
pepsinogen
pepsin
The color of the skin, hair and eyes due to pigment called:
cyctochrome
melanin
keratin
heparin
Amino acid at an isoelectric point exists as:
. acid
base
zwitterions
all of the above
Prostaglandins are synthesized from:
oleic
stearic
essential fatty acid
non-essential fatty acids
It is the sugar found in milk:
lactose
maltose
vitamins
enzymes
The chemical messengers produced by the endocrine glands:
genes
hormones
vitamins
enzymes
Liquid vegetable oils may be transformed into solid fats by the process of:
oxidation
hydrogenation
substitution
reduction
The proteins that make the fur, wool, claws, and feathers.
collagen
keratin
silk
none of the above
Acetyl CoA combines with oxaloacetate to form:
citrate
carnitine
acyl-carnitine
none of the above
Which of the following is a test for protein?
acrolein
Biuret
Millons
xanthoproteic
Bond between 2 amino acids
glycosidic bond
N-glycosyl linkage
peptide bond
hydrogen bond
A nucleic acid is made up of:
sugar, nucleoside and a base
proteins, sugar and a phosphate group
nitrogenous base, amino acid and sugar
nitrogenous base, phosphate and sugar
In the secondary structure of RNA:
In the secondary structure of RNA:
cytosine will always pair with thymine
cytosine will always pair with uracil
adenine will always pair with uracil
RNA which plays an important role in the structure and biosynthetic function of ribosome:
mRNA
rRNA
tRNA
DNA
Most allergies are caused by:
error in the immune system
histamines produced by the body
dust
all of the above
The type of RNA molecule that brings amino acids to the site of protein synthesis is:
rRNA
aRNA
mRNA
Trna
The bond joining pentose sugar to nitrogen base is:
1, 4 glycosidic bond
B 1, 4 glycosidic bond
peptide bond
N-glycosyl linkage
A genetic disease due to defective mechanism for pyrimidine dimers:
phenyl ketonuria
xeroderma pigmentosum
albinism
galactosemia
Dextran is:
carbohydrate
glucose polymer
glycoside
protein
Which of the following is called transamination?
conversion of amino acids to hydroxyl acids
conversion of amino acids to keto acids
lose of ammonia from amino acids
formation of ammonium salts from ammonia
Genetic code is:
universal
composed of three nucleotides
continuous
all are correct
The ordered steps in protein sysnthesis:
transcription, transplantion, activation, elongation
activation, elongation, initiation, termination
initiation, activation, elongation, termination
activation, initiation, elongation, termination
Digestion of starch starts in the:
mouth
stomach
small intestine
large intestine
The number of chromosomes in the human:
41
42
43
46
Reverse transaction takes place in:
bacteria
viruses
algae
molds
The steps of central states:
replication, translation and transcription
replication, translation and transmission
replication, translation and translation
transcription, translation and replication
This test detects the presence of indole rings
Molisch
Hopkin’s cole
Millon’s
Niinhydrin
Alpha-hydroxy propionic acid is:
lactic acid
aminoacetic acid
ascorbic acid
pyruvic acid
The condition wherein protein is found in the urine is:
glycosuria
ketonuria
proteinuria
dysuria
Hydrolysis of nucleoproteins will yield:
nucleic acids and histones
nucleic acid and sugar
nucleic acid and purines
nucleic acid and pyrimidines
Information and control centers of the cell:
nucleoproteins
enzymes
carbohydrates
lipids
Which among the following sugar is sweetest?
glucose
fructose
sucrose
galactose
Porphyrins are involved in the building of
bones
muscles
blood
connective tissue
The following enzymes catalyze hydrolysis reactions
proteases
esterases
transaminases
nucleases
The biochemical function of hemoglobin is:
defense
regulatory
structural
oxygen transport
What type of sugar is found in nucleic acids?
riboses
glucoses
mannoses
galactoses
This sugar is also called an “invert sugar”
sucrose
fructose
glucose
galactose
The conversion of beta carotene to vitamin A is carried out in the
liver
small intestine
lungs
pancreas
The following are proteins in milk
rennin
casein
lactoalbumin
lactoglubulin
Which of the following supplies the highest amount of energy per gram?
fat
glycogen
protein6
starch
Major form of utilizable energy in all cells.
ADP
GDP
ATP
GTP
Protein digestion starts in the
mouth
small intestine
stomach
arge intestine
Nucleosides upon hydrolysis will yield:
adenine + phosphate
quinine + phosphate
histones + ribose
cytosine + ribose
The activation of pepsinogen requires:
NaOH
bicarbonate
acetic acid
HCI
Night blindness is a symptom of a deficiency in this vitamin.
vitamin A
vitamin C
vitamin B
vitamin D
Which sugar will NOT give a red precipitate with cupric oxide when heated with Benedict’s solution?
glucose
maltose
sucrose
fructose
The major extracellular cation is
potassium
sodium
calcium
iron
Photosynthesis is a process involved in the manufacture of
carbohydrates
fats
proteins
all of the above
The inactive form of an enzyme is sometimes called:
zymogen
holoenzyme
apoenzye
coenzyme
The end product f anaerobic glucose metabolism is:
pyruvate
lactate
carbon dioxide
water
This vitamin easily undergoes oxidation
vitamin A
vitamin C
. vitamin B12
vitamin B1
The test detects the presence of two or more peptide bonds:
Ninhydrin
Fehling’s
Tollen’s
Biuret
The following are essential fatty acids,
oleic acid
linoleic acid
linolenic acid
arachidonic acid
All the amino acid below contain sulfur,
cystine
methionine
cysteine
glycine
The following sugars are aldohexoses
fructose
galactose
glucose
mannose
Which is a B-complex vitamin?
folic acid
nicotinic acid
Riboflavin
ascorbic acid
The sugar that yields only glucose when hydrolyzed is:
galactose
maltose
fructose
sucrose
All are pyrimindine bases
cytosine
thymine
uracil
guanine
What vitamin deficiency causes pellagra?
riboflavin
thiamine
pantothenic acid
nicotinic acid
Which of the following is an ID test for proteins and amino acids?
Ninhydrin
Bial’s
Biuret
Xanthoproteic
In which form is glucose stored in the liver?
glycogen
glucose {unchanged}
sucrose
starch
The end-product in the hydrolysis of glycogen is:
galactose
mannose
glucose
arabinose
Positive indication for Anthrone test
purple ring
blue-green color
effervescenve
yellow ppt
Differentiating test between helical and linear polysaccharides:
Molisch
. iodine
Schweitzer
fermentation
The difference between Benedict's and Barfoed's test reagent lies in:
sequestering agent used
active component used
pH of the solution
alkali used
Hydrolytic product of chitin:
iduronatet
acetylgalactosamine
acetylglucosamine
glucuronic acid
Glucose and fructose are:
anomers
epimers
geometric isomers
allosteres
The complementary strand of CGACCTTGATCGACGTCGA:
TCGTTCCAGCTAGTACTAG
GCTGGAACTAGCTGCEGCT
AGCAAGGTCGATCATGATC
ATCAAGGTCGATCATGATC
Alkaline bismuth reagent is used to detect the presence of
polysaccharides
dissacharides
reducing sugars
glycitols
Action of dilute alkali on sugars:
dehydration
hyperconjunction
hydrolysis
tautomerization
The ff. are the components of DNA nucleosides,
phosphoric acid
sugar
adenine
cytosine
Central dogma concept wherein the RNA molecule is used as template for the synthesis of DNA molecule:
transcription
translation
mutation
none of the above
The ff. proteins are present in egg white,
ovomucin
ovoglobulin
albumin
osseomucoid
Anaerobic glycolysis occurs in the
nucleus
mitochondria
cytoplasm
ysosomes
Ketogenic amino acids:
leucine
tyrosine
pheylalanine
none of the above
Osazone test is also known as:
Nylander's
Kowarsky test
Trommer's
Folin's test
Genetic defect characterized by mental retardation and cataract, since the unmetabolized sugar is toxic to the lens of the eyes:
galactosemia
fructosemia
pentosuria
fructosuria
Body functions of lipids:
transformation into proteins and carbohydrates
catabolism to provide body with heat and energy
insulation and paddings for organs
None of the above
Pyridoxine is a component of this enzyme:
enolase
decarboxylase
hydrogenase
isomerase
The ff. are neutral amino acids,
methionine
lysine
threonine
leucine
In man, the principal end product of protein metabolism is:
uric acid
lactic acid
pyruvic acid
urea
Condition wherein acetone accumulates in the blood:
ketosuria
ketonemia
ketosis
ketonuria
Glutamine is a _____________amino acid:
neutral
basic
acidic
racemin
Oxidation product of ketone bodies:
reduced sugars
carbon dioxide
alcohols
aldehydes
Phospoprotein found in egg yolk:
ovocasein
tendomucoid
vitelin
avidin
Amino acids positive for sakaguchi reaction:
gelatin
alanine
arginine
tyrosine
Histidine is negative for:
Pauly reaction
sodium nitroprusside
ninhydrine
xanthoproteic
An official simple protein obtained from corn:
glutelin
gliadin
zein
maize
Principle involved in the isolation of casein milk:
salting in
salting out
isoelectric precipitation
none of the above
Process of converting liver glycogen into blood glusoce:
glycogenolysis
gluconeogenesis
glycolysis
glycogenesis
Genetic information is stored and carried in all cells by:
single-stranded DNA
double-stranded DNA
double-stranded RNA
single stranded circular DNA
Principal site for the synthesis of urea:
kidney
liver
spleen
intestinal mucosa
Pentose present in gum arabic:
xylose
ribose
arabinose
threose
Which of the following is responsible for the transfer of genetic information?
ATP
GTP
DNA
RNA
Only form of inorganic nitrogen which can be utilized by living cells:
urea
ornithine
ammonia
nitrogen gas
The ff. are essential amino acids,
tyrosine
lysine
methionine
arginine
The chief end product of purine metabolism in man
CO
urea
uric acid
ammonia
The principal end product of protein metabolism:
carbon dioxide
ammonia
hippuric acid
urea
Presence of glucose in appreciable amounts in the urine:
hematuria
glycosuria
glycosemia
akbuminaria
The ff. are the tests for kidney efficiency
phenolsulfophthalein test
urea clearance test
water output test
crystallization method
Growth hormone is also known as:
thyrotropic hormone
somatotropin
ganodotropin
interstitial stimulating hormone
What is the anticodon in tRNA that corresponds to the codon ACG in mRNA?
UGC
TGC
GCA
CGU
Condition wherein bile pigment is present in excess in the blood:
jaundice
hepatitis
cirrhosis
cystic fibrosis
The ff. are non-essential amino acids
glycine
leucine
cysteine
glutamine
Principal digestive constituent of the gastric juice:
trypsin
pepsin
gastrin
enterokinase
Condition wherein the concentration of uric acid accumulates in blood reaches as high as 1mg.percent:
leukemia
gout
murexia
any of the above
The study of the composition and the chemical processes occurring in the living matter is:
qualitative chemistry
organic chemistry
biochemistry
quantitative chemistry
norganic chemistry
What is a wobble?
the ability of certain anticodons to pair with codons that differ at the third base
an error in translation induced by streptomycin
a mechanism that allows for a peptide extension in the 50S submit of the ribosome
thermal motions leading to local denaturation of the DNA double helix
The most important function of HCL in the stomach is
hydrolysis of protein
neutralization of chime
activation of pepsinogen secretion
activation of pepsinogen secretion
stimulation of pancreatic
Transmission is:
conversion of amino acid to hydroxyl acid
loss of ammonia from amino acids
conversion of amino acids to keto acids
formation of ammonium salt from ammonia
The lipid that is converted to Vitamin D2 upon irradiation
ergosterol
glycerol
cholesterol
all of the above
The metabolic degradation of hemoglobin takes place principally in
the reticuloendothelial system
the red blood cells
the white blood cells
the liver cell
The amino acid that is an important precursor of hemoglobin is
alanine
proline
glycine
cysteine
Serine is converted to ethanolamine by the removal of:
oxygen
ammonia
carbon dioxide
carboxyl group
Ninhydrin give a blue coloration with
proteins
carbohydrates
amino acids
simple sugars
Which is the monomer unit of proteins?
amino acid
monosaccharide
. fatty acid
purine
The proteinase that is found mostly in gastric juice of young animals
rennin
pepsin
steapsin
ptyaiin
Conjugated proteins which are a combination of amino acids and carbohydrates
nucleoproteins
glycoproteins
phosphoproteins
chromoproteins
Gamma decarboxylation of aspartic acid produces
alanine
asparagines
glutamic acid
glycine
Rotation of polarized light is caused by solutions of all of the following amino acids,
alanine
glycine
leucine
valine
It is a disease due to protein deficiency
Kwashiorkor
diabetes
albuminuria
jaundice
Which of the following amino acids are essential in mammals?
phenylaline
lyxsine
tyrosine
methionine
The following are examples of chromoprotein
chlorophyll
chlorophyll
cytochromes
heparin
For the amino acid cycteine, choose the appropriate description of its side chain.
acidic
basic
aromatic
sulfur-containing
Which of the following amino acids has a net positive charge at physiologic pH?
cysteine
glutamic acid
lysine
valine
Sickle cell anemia is the clinical manifestation of homozygous genes for an abnormal hemoglobin molecule. The mutationl event responsible for the mutation in the beta chain is:
crossing over
insertion
deletion
point mutation
When starches are heated, they produce
sugars
glycogen
dextrins
disaccharides
Check the correct statement
ribose is an aldopentose
maltose is a ketohexose
galactose is an aldohexose
glucose is an aldohexose
The reducing property of sugars is due to this group
aldehyde
nitro
carboxyl
methyl
The monosaccharide most rapidly absorbed from the small intestine is
glucose
fructose
mannose
galactose
A condition known as atherosclerosis results as an accumulation in the blood vessels
calcium
pathogens
cholesterol
ketones
Ketoses can be differentiated from aldoses by this test
Molisch's test
Benedict's test
Seliwanoff's
Tollen's test
The clinical test for the determination of cholesterol
Liebermann-Burchard
Salkowski
none of the above
Only A is correct
Concentrated dehydrating acids change monosaccharides to
simple sugars
saccharic acids
furfurals
uronic acids
aldric acids
A mucopolysaccharide which possesses an anticoagulant property
pectin
hyaluronic acid
heparin
chitin
chondroitin sulfate
Which of the following is the test for reducing sugars for urine?
Benedict's test
Acrolein test
Biuret test
Brown Ring test
Lactose can be differentiated from fructose by
Mucic acid test
Barfoed's test
Fehling's test
Iodine test
Tollen's test
Polymers that are responsible for the metabolic capabilities and morphology of organisms are
carbohydrates
proteins
polysaccharides
nucleic acids
The product obtained from the partial hydrolysis of collagen
myosin
gelatin
actin
fibrinogen
thrombin
The main carbohydrate of the blood is
D-fructose
D-glucose
mannitol
sorbitol
A normal value of glucose in the blood
100 to 200 mg%
80 to 120 mg%
50 to 75 mg%
200 to 300mg%
Butter becomes rancid upon exposure to air due to formation of
acetic acid
butyric acid
formic acid
propionic acid
The cholesterol molecule is
an aromatic ring
a straight chain acid
a steroid
tocopherol
Which of the following is a phospholipids
glycogen
prostaglandin
sphingomyelin
oleic acid
The passage of the end products of digestion from the small intestine into the blood stream
metabolism
digestion
absorption
absorption
reduction
Endocrine gland that is a small oval body situated at the base of the brain
hypophysis
hypophysis
adrenal
none of the above
Cellular elements of the blood devoid of nucleus
RBC
WMC
thrombocytes
all of the above
Is the sum total of all acitivities directed towards the maintenance of life
catabolism
anabolism
metabolism
photosynthesis
fermentation
This substance accumulates in the muscles as a result of vigorous exercise
muscle glycogen
amino acids
lactic acid
glucose
A common intermediate of metabolism of carbohydrates, fatty acids, and amino acids is
glycerol
acetyl CoA
acetoacetate
oxaloacetate
acetylcholine
The principal site of glucose production in the human body is the
blood
liver
pituitary gland
small intestine
The major buffer of the extracellular fluid
bicarbonate-carbon dioxide
amino acids
phosphate
none of the above
Separates from cells when blood is coagulated
fibrogen
plasma
serum
thrombin
None of the above
These are the glycolipids found in high concentration in the brain and nerve cells especially in the myelin sheath
lecithin
cephalins
cerebrosides
sphingolipids
Alcohol in the body is
oxidized to CO2 and HOH
excreted mainly by lungs
excreted by kidneys
excreted by large intestine
Which of the following tissues contains the enzyme glucose-6-Phosphatase and is able to supply glucose to the blood?
heart
brain
liver
none of the above
Complete digestion of all foodstuffs occurs in the
large intestine
stomach
mouth
small intestine
pancreas
This compound id not a normal constituent of urine
sodium chloride
albumin
. urea
uric acid
Decomposition of carbohydrates brought about by the action of enzymes liberating ethyl alcohol and carbon dioxide
fermentation
adsorption
detoxification
hydrolysis
saponification
Blood clotting can be prevented by
sodium chloride
potassium chloride
sodium citrate
This hormone elevates blood sugar concentration
insulin
progesterone
estrogen
glucagons
Deficiency in this vitamins causes red blood cell fragility
vitamin A
vitamin K
vitamin D
vitamin E
