Biochemistry
Questions covering various aspects of biochemistry including metabolic pathways, laboratory techniques, cell membranes, and protein processing
Questions
Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
Heme is synthesised from which of the following molecules?
- Succinyl CoA
- Glycine
- Aminolevulinate
- Both 1 and 2
- Pyridoxal phosphate
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
Which of the following chemicals is used for cross-linking of acrylamide molecules in SDS-PAGE?
- Sodium dodecyl sulphate
- Bisacrylamide
- Mercaptoethanol
- Ammonium persulphate
- Butanol
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
Tight junctions found on surface membranes prevent the diffusion of which of the following?
- Macromolecules
- Glucose
- Water
- Na+/K+ ions
- Mg++ ions
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
Which of the following is synthesised by certain microbes that function as shuttles for the movement of ions?
- Diphtheria toxin
- Alpha hemolysin
- Gramicidin
- Aquaporin
- Valinomycin
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)
The α and β chains of class II MHC in the endoplasmic reticulum are complexed with which of the following?
- Invariant chain
- Cathepsin
- CD4+
- Common gamma chain
- Zeta-chain