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WorksheetsMedical Biological Chemistry – Test Assignments (Cover pages)
Total questions: 150
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Sulfur-containing amino acids include
val
cis
ala
tyr
gly
The structural unit of a protein is
nucleotide
nucleoside
amino acid
purine base
monosaccharide
Neutral amino acids include
lys
arg
glu
ser
asp
Alkaline amino acids include
tri
lys
ala
met
ser
The primary structure of a protein is maintained by bonds
hydrogen
peptide
hydrophobic
ionic
disulfide
Acidic amino acids include
his
tre
leu
asp
val
Select the definition of the primary structure of a protein
amino acid composition of the polypeptide chain
linear structure of the polypeptide chain formed by covalent bonds between amino acid radicals
the order of alternation of amino acids linked by peptide bonds in a protein
structure of the polypeptide chain stabilized by hydrogen bonds
spatial association of several chains
Tertiary Protein structure is maintained by bonds
disulfide
hydrogen
hydrophobic
ionic
all of the above
The quaternary structure of a protein is maintained by bonds
peptide
disulfide
hydrogen
all of the above are correct
only ionic
Select the definition of the secondary structure of a protein
the way protomers are folded in oligomeric proteins
the sequence of amino acids linked by peptide bonds
spatial folding of the chain due to radicals
the way the polypeptide chain is folded in the form of an α-helix and β-sheet
the number of protomers in Protein
The secondary structure of a protein is maintained by bonds
peptide
hydrogen
disulfide
ionic
hydrophobic
Select the definition of tertiary protein structure
a structure stabilized by hydrogen bonds in the peptide backbone
a conformation of the polypeptide chain due to interactions between amino acid radicals
the mode of protomer folding
amino acid sequence
α- and β-structures
Which protein structure is genetically determined
primary
secondary
tertiary
quaternary
supramolecular
Select the most complete definition of quaternary protein structure
the mode of polypeptide chain folding
fibrillar structure
the number of protomers, their arrangement, and the nature of the bonds between them
the order of amino acid alternation
secondary protein structure
Factors that influence protein stability are
water shell and charge
molecular weight and IEC of the medium
the presence of a prosthetic group and a cofactor
all of the above are correct
only temperature
Which protein structure is resistant to denaturation
primary
secondary
tertiary
quaternary
secondary and tertiary
In the isoelectric state, proteins
are most stable
are highly soluble
have the greatest charge
are least stable
are completely denatured
Protein denaturation is accompanied by
destruction of non-covalent bonds
decreased solubility
destruction of secondary, tertiary, and quaternary structures
loss of biological activity
all of the above
Fibrillar proteins include
collagen
globulin
hemoglobin
albumin
ferritin
In addition to the protein component, complex proteins contain
carbohydrates
lipids
metals
heme
all of the above are correct
Simple proteins include
chromoproteins
histones
lipoproteins
phosphoproteins
nucleoproteins
Blood albumins provide
oxygen transport
colloid osmotic pressure
immune defense
nerve impulse transmission
participation in blood clotting
Chromoproteins include
hemoglobins
globulins
Albumins
Histones
Collagen
Nucleoproteins are complexes of nucleic acid and
Albumin
Globulin
Histone
Heteroglycans
Collagen
The predominant amino acids in the structure of collagen are
Proline and hydroxyproline
Serine and threonine
Methionine and cysteine
Phenylalanine and tyrosine
Lysine and arginine
Proteinoids perform the following functions
Plastic
Catalytic
Regulatory
Transport
Energy
The primary structure of nucleic acid is determined by bonds
Peptide
Disulfide
Hydrogen
Phosphodiester
Ionic
DNA performs the following functions
Stores genetic information
Transports various substances
Catalyzes chemical reactions
Energy source cells
participates in ATP synthesis
Nucleic acids are polymers consisting of
amino acids
nucleosides
nucleotides
purine bases
proteins
Messenger RNA performs the following functions
transport
catalytic
plastic
delivers information about protein structure to ribosomes
participates in DNA replication
The primary structure of DNA includes
dAMP
dGMP
dCMP
TMP
all of the above are correct
Indicate which participant in proline hydroxylation during collagen synthesis
ascorbic acid
aspartic acid
vitamin A
arginine
vitamin E
The primary structure of RNA includes
AMP
GMP
CMP
UMP
all of the above are correct
Indicate the function of heat shock proteins
Regulate the excretion of electrolytes by the kidneys
Participate in the folding and assembly of complex proteins
Control the ornithine cycle
Activate tyrosine kinase
Participate in DNA replication
Indicate which of the following coenzymes does not contain vitamins
THF
PALP
ATP
FMN
TPP
An inhibitor is similar in structure to its substrate. Name the type of inhibition
Nonspecific
Competitive
Allosteric
Noncompetitive
Irreversible
Indicate which of the following coenzymes contains vitamins
ATP
FAPS
FAD
glutathione
creatine phosphate
An inhibitor causes enzyme denaturation. Name the type of inhibition
specific
competitive
allosteric
non-specific
reversible
Name the principle underlying the classification of enzymes
substrate loss and reaction product accumulation
substrate structure
type of catalyzed reaction
coenzyme structure
molecular weight
What class of enzymes does the coenzyme NAD interact with
oxidoreductases
transferases
hydrolases
lyases
isomerases
Phosphopyridoxal is a coenzyme
oxidoreductases
transferases
hydrolases
isomerases
lyases
Specify the functions of the allosteric center
Directly involved in catalysis
Participates in the binding of apo- and coenzyme
Binds to low-molecular-weight effectors that regulate enzyme function
Binds substrate
Catalyzes ATP hydrolysis
Non-enzymatic antioxidants include
histamine
vitamin B6
alanine
α-tocopherol
isomerases
Rickets is characterized by
impaired oxidative Decarboxylation of polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVK)
Impaired oxidative phosphorylation
Impaired calcium phosphate deposition in bone tissue
Impaired methyl group transfer
Impaired protein synthesis
Which vitamin is a component of the coenzyme involved in hydrogen atom transfer
Riboflavin
Thiamine
Nicotinic acid
Vitamin K
Biotin
Indicate the reasons for changes in enzyme activity with changes in pH:
The degree of dissociation of ionogenic groups changes
The conformation of the enzyme molecule changes
The dissociation of ionogenic groups of the substrate changes
Answers a, b, c
Changes in molecular weight Enzyme
Indicate the main reason for the decrease in enzyme activity with increasing temperature:
change in the degree of dissociation of ionogenic groups
destruction of peptide bonds
enzyme denaturation
disruption of coenzyme function
decrease in substrate concentration
Trypsin cleaves bonds:
glycoside
peptide
ester
disulfide
phosphodiester
Name the substrates that gastric juice pepsin participates in the cleavage of:
polysaccharides
triglycerides
proteins and peptides
steroids
nucleic acids
Coenzymes of lyase reactions include:
vitamin K
NAD
FAD
lipoic acid
TPP
Enzymes by chemical nature are:
carbohydrates
lipids
minerals
proteins
Nucleic acids
The International Classification of Enzymes divides enzymes into six classes according to:
activity
structure
type of catalyzed reaction
substrate specificity
organ affiliation
Increased enzyme activity in the blood serum during pathology may be a consequence of:
increased enzyme synthesis
increased cell membrane permeability
cytolysis
answers a, b, c
decreased body temperature
The highest ALT activity is found in cells:
liver
myocardium
kidneys
pancreas
spleen
The myocardium contains the highest amount of the isoenzyme:
LDH-1
LDH-2
LDH-3
LDH-4
LDH-5
The rate of an enzymatic reaction depends on:
temperature
pH
substrate concentration
presence of cofactors
all of the above are correct
The value of the Michaelis constant reflects:
the dependence of the reaction rate on temperature
affinity of the enzyme and substrate
the effect of coenzymes on Enzymes
dependence of reaction rate on pH
molecular weight of the enzyme
What action does a competitive inhibitor have:
binds the substrate
interacts with the allosteric center
denatures the apoenzyme
blocks the active site
destroys peptide bonds
Indicate what distinguishes enzymes from inorganic catalysts:
ability to accelerate reactions
does not change the direction of the reaction
emerges from the reaction unchanged
thermolability
participation in energy metabolism
The optimum pH for salivary amylase is:
1.5–2.0
8.0–8.3
6.8–7.0
10.0–11.0
4.5–5.0
Name the enzyme that cleaves bonds in the starch molecule:
chymotrypsin
amylase
lipase
Elastase
Pepsin
Avidin is a protein that irreversibly binds biotin enzymes. Indicate which transformations will be disrupted by avidin:
glucose → PVK
PVK → OXYGEN
glucose → ribose-6-phosphate
glycogen → glucose
lactate → PVK
Indicate which enzyme is involved in the hydrolysis of triglycerides:
chymotrypsin
amylase
lipase
elastase
pepsin
Indicate the group of coenzymes that are vitamin derivatives:
FAD, glutathione, NAD
FAPS, ATP, biotin
cobamide coenzyme, FMN, biotin
glutathione, heme, THF
creatine phosphate, ATP
Indicate the vitamin deficiency for which a characteristic disorder of collagen synthesis is:
xerophthalmia
rickets
scurvy
pellagra
polyneuritis
Vitamin A deficiency leads to:
pellagra
rickets
xerophthalmia
polyneuritis
scurvy
Indicate the disease caused by a lack of vitamin PP:
scurvy
polyneuritis
rickets
xerophthalmia
pellagra
The prosthetic group of rhodopsin, a protein in the retina, is:
calciferol
tocopherol
phylloquinone
retinal
thiamine
Vitamins are compounds:
exhibiting the same physical properties
having the same chemical structure
synthesized in any organism
ensuring the functioning of enzymes in small concentrations
being part of proteins
Name the characteristic An enzyme with absolute specificity:
catalyzes reactions with several similar substrates
interacts with stereoisomers of a substrate
catalyzes a single reaction
participates in the conversion of a group of substrates
is activated by metal ions
Hypovitaminosis develops with the use of antibiotics. Indicate the cause:
impaired conversion of a vitamin to a coenzyme
vitamin deficiency in food
impaired absorption
suppression of intestinal microflora
increased renal excretion of vitamins
Proteolytic enzymes are used:
in the treatment of malignant tumors
for the removal of necrotic tissue
for the treatment of rickets
in the treatment of polyneuritis
for vitamin deficiencies
Salivary amylase catalyzes:
phospholipid hydrolysis
polypeptide hydrolysis
starch hydrolysis
neutral fat hydrolysis
nucleic acid hydrolysis
Select the main structural and functional features of allosteric enzymes:
are oligomeric proteins
have an allosteric center
are "key" enzymes
answers a, b, c
consist of one subunit
Quantitative determination of enzymes in tissues and biological fluids is used:
for disease diagnosis
in the preparation of enzyme preparations
to monitor the effectiveness of treatment for a number of diseases
answers a, b, c
to determine blood type
What is the basis for dividing enzymes into classes? lies in:
the structure of the substrate
the structure of the reaction products
the structure of the coenzymes
the type of catalyzed reaction
the molecular weight of the enzyme
The biological significance of vitamins is:
they are a source of energy
they are structural components of cells
they are part of coenzymes
they perform a regulatory function
they participate in the synthesis of nucleic acids
Causes of hypovitaminosis:
impaired incorporation of vitamins into coenzymes
vitamin deficiency in food
impaired absorption of vitamins
suppression of intestinal microflora
all of the above are correct
Functions of metals in enzymatic catalysis:
they participate in the binding of the enzyme to the substrate
they participate in the formation of the active site
they participate in the binding of the coenzyme to the apoenzyme
they stabilize the quaternary structure of the enzyme
all of the above are correct
Indicate the similarities between enzymes and inorganic catalysts:
they act at high temperatures
they are consumed during the reaction
they have a high specificity
bypass the energy barrier
are protein in nature
Isoenzymes differ from each other by:
pH optimum
electrophoretic mobility
immunological characteristics
all of the above are correct
thermal stability
Types of enzyme specificity:
absolute
relative (group)
stereochemical
answers a, b, c
temperature
Which vitamin is specific for amino acid metabolism:
nicotinic acid
thiamine
biotin
pyridoxine
vitamin E
General properties of enzymes include:
thermolability
pH optimum
specificity
all of the above are correct
ability to work in very low concentrations
Isoenzymes are:
several different enzymes
isomolecular forms of a single enzyme
multienzyme complexes
enzymes with different specificities
coenzyme Systems
The biologically active form of vitamin D is:
7-dehydrocholesterol
ergosterol
1,25-(OH)2 D3
phytosterol
cholesterol
Enzymes are used:
to assess treatment effectiveness
for diagnosis
for treatment
in differential diagnosis
all of the above are correct
Thiamine pyrophosphate is involved in:
amino acid transamination
oxidative decarboxylation of α-keto acids
synthetase reactions
isomerase reactions
hydrolysis reactions
The coenzyme NAD is involved in:
amino acid decarboxylation
one-carbon transfer
redox reactions
biosynthetic reactions
hydrolytic reactions
Cobamide coenzymes contain vitamin:
B2
C
B12
H
A
Ascorbic acid is involved in:
collagen hydroxylation and maturation reactions
redox reactions
free radical scavenging
all of the above are correct
steroid hormone synthesis
Which vitamin affects capillary permeability:
pyridoxine
vitamin P (rutin)
vitamin D
vitamin B1
vitamin B12
Which vitamin is a component of the coenzyme NAD:
E
PP
folic acid
B12
vitamin A
Indicate the difference between enzymes and non-protein catalysts:
catalyze the forward and reverse reactions
reduce the activation energy
have high specificity
exit the reaction unchanged
act at high temperatures
Antirachitic properties are possessed by:
biotin
vitamin C
vitamin D
folic acid
vitamin B1
The optimum pH for the action of most enzymes is:
3.0
9.4
1.5
7.0
5.0
Blood and urine amylase activity is determined to diagnose diseases of:
liver
pancreas
mammary gland
lungs
kidneys
Enzyme inhibitors are substances:
increasing enzyme activity
promoting enzyme cooperation
decreasing enzyme activity
all of the above are correct
are substrates
High ion concentrations Heavy metals:
increase enzyme activity
denature enzyme proteins
stabilize the active site
bind the apoenzyme and coenzyme
activate enzymes
Structures involved in the formation of the active site:
primary
secondary
tertiary
all of the above are correct
supramolecular
Antihemorrhagic properties are possessed by:
biotin
vitamin K
cobalamin
vitamin E
vitamin C
Increasing enzyme concentration with excess substrate:
decreases reaction rate
increases reaction rate
increases the energy barrier
shifts reaction equilibrium
inhibits the enzyme
Enzymes of the hydrolase class catalyze reactions:
oxidation-reduction
biosynthesis of molecules
cleavage of bonds involving water
cleavage of water molecules
isomerization
LDH isoenzyme activity increases in the blood in:
myocardial infarction
protein starvation
hepatitis
acute pancreatitis
diabetes mellitus
General properties of enzymes:
thermolability
specificity
high catalytic activity
presence of a pH optimum
all of the above are correct
Isoenzymes are:
enzymes that catalyze a single reaction
enzymes that use a common catalytic mechanism
multiple forms of a single enzyme
enzymes that have a single coenzyme
all of the above are correct
Responsible for non-hydrolytic cleavage of covalent bonds:
synthetases
isomerases
lyases
transferases
oxidoreductases
Biotin is a coenzyme:
lyases
synthetases
isomerases
oxidoreductases
transferases
Oxidoreductases Coenzymes include:
FAFS
heme
ATP
cobalamin
coenzyme A
Vitamins perform the following functions:
coenzyme
plastic
regulatory
transport
energy
Which vitamin is synthesized by intestinal microflora:
A
D
E
K
B1
The coenzyme FAD contains the vitamin:
B6
B5
B2
E
B1
Castle's intrinsic factor promotes the absorption of vitamin:
C
folic acid
K
B12
B6
The vitamin involved in the hydroxylation of procollagen is:
PP (B3)
biotin
C
B2
A
Absolute specificity of enzymes is characterized by:
conversion of a group of structurally similar substrates
catalysis of substrates with the same bond type
conversion of substrates isolated from a single tissue
catalytic conversion of a single substrate
conversion of different substrates
The main metabolic pathways:
occur in all major tissues of the body
serve to obtain the bulk of energy
are used to synthesize essential macromolecules
answers a b c
are activated only in pathology
Secondary metabolic pathways are characterized by:
appear in pathology
are universal
occur in all cells of the body
are the main suppliers of energy
occur constantly
Accessory metabolic pathways are:
the pentose cycle of glucose metabolism
synthesis of thyroxine from tyrosine
synthesis of adrenaline from tyrosine
answers a b c
the Krebs cycle
Standardization of nutrients includes itself:
conversion of polymers into monomers and energy extraction from them
polymer biosynthesis
substrate reduction processes
all of the above are true
excretion of metabolic products
The pentose cycle is:
a major metabolic pathway
an accessory pathway
a secondary pathway
all of the above are true
an exclusively energy pathway
The anabolic functions of the Krebs cycle are determined by:
the use of the cycle's metabolites for amino acid synthesis
the formation of hydrogen donors for the respiratory chain
the synthesis of pentoses
all of the above are correct
the breakdown of glucose to CO2
The reactions of the Krebs cycle produce:
superoxide anion
ammonia
GTP
NADPH2
hydrogen peroxide
The following vitamins participate in the Krebs cycle:
thiamine
pantothenic acid
PP
riboflavin
all of the above are correct
The functions of the Krebs cycle:
energetic
plastic
integrating
all of the above are correct
hydrogen donor
The Krebs cycle depends on the concentration in the mitochondria of:
oxygen
acetyl-CoA
oxaloacetic acid
NAD/NADH ratio
d) all of the above are correct
The enzymes of the Krebs cycle are localized:
in the mitochondrial matrix
on the outer membrane of the mitochondria
in the nucleus
in the cytoplasm
in lysosomes
The key enzyme of the Krebs cycle is:
citrate synthase
glutathione peroxidase
succinate dehydrogenase
malate dehydrogenase
pyruvate kinase
The Krebs cycle can occur:
only under aerobic conditions
only under anaerobic conditions
at high osmotic pressure
all of the above are correct
only in the cytoplasm
Heme is a coenzyme of:
hydrolases
ATP synthetases
Pepsin
Superoxide dismutase
Cytochromes
The respiratory chain can function:
Only under aerobic conditions
Only under anaerobic conditions
In both of these cases
The enzymes of the respiratory chain are localized:
On the outer mitochondrial membrane
On the inner mitochondrial membrane
In the intermembrane space
In the mitochondrial matrix
In the cytoplasm
The enzymes in the respiratory chain are located:
Depending on the redox potential
Depending on the molecular weight of the protein
Regardless of their redox potential
Depending on the shape of the protein molecule
Randomly
The level of substrate entry into the respiratory chain depends on:
Its molecular weight
Redox potential
The amount oxygen atoms in its structure
The number of carbon atoms in its structure
Water solubility
The functioning of the respiratory chain depends on:
Oxygen entering the cell
Substrates for biological oxidation
The presence of mitochondria
All of the above are correct
The presence of a proton gradient across the inner mitochondrial membrane (or membrane integrity)
The oxidoreductase coenzymes are:
NAD
FAD
FMN
Lipoic acid
All of the above are correct
All substances can be used as substrates in the respiratory chain except:
Isocitrate
Fumaric acid
α-ketoglutarate
Ascorbic acid
Succinic acid
The respiratory chain produces:
Water
Carbon dioxide
GTP
Cyanide
Hydrochloric acid
The mitochondrial respiratory chain includes:
Ubiquinone
FMN
Cytochrome oxidase
FAD
All of the above are correct
The main source of ATP in the body is:
Substrate phosphorylation
Oxidative phosphorylation
Microsomal oxidation
Uncouplers promote the release of energy in the form of:
Heat
ATP
GTP
All of the above are correct
Creatine phosphate
The final metabolite of the respiratory chain is:
Carbon dioxide
Water
Ammonia
AMP
Lactate
Oxidative phosphorylation can occur:
Under aerobic conditions
Under anaerobic conditions
In the cytoplasm
All of the above are correct
In the nucleus
The majority of ATP in the body is formed as a result of:
Glycolysis
Oxidative phosphorylation
Microsomal oxidation
Substrate phosphorylation
Pentose phosphate pathway
Uncouplers of tissue respiration and oxidative phosphorylation can (select two answers):
Inhibit reactions of the Krebs cycle
Block enzyme complexes
Inhibit ATP synthase
Block microsomal oxidation
Activate glycolysis
Uncouplers of tissue respiration and oxidative phosphorylation include:
Amino acids
Glucose
Thyroxine
Adrenaline
Succinate
Barbiturates block:
The Krebs cycle
The transfer of e− and H+ from the cytoplasm to the mitochondria
The transfer of e− and H+ from NADH2 to ubiquinone
Cytochrome oxidase
ATP synthase
Microsomal oxidation is necessary for:
The biosynthesis of some biologically active substances and the detoxification of toxins
ATP formation
The breakdown of polymers in the gastrointestinal tract
Isomerase reactions
Protein synthesis
The main product of the reaction catalyzed by superoxide dismutase is:
Superoxide anion
Hydrogen peroxide
Hydroxyl radical
Water
Oxygen
Hydrogen peroxide is a substrate for:
Catalase
Peroxidase
Glutathione peroxidase
Answers a, b, c
Dehydrogenase
The substrate of catalase is:
Superoxide anion
Hydrogen peroxide
Hydroxyl radical
Water
Oxygen
