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Questions Related to bio-chemistry

Which of the following amino acids is NOT involved in gluconeogenesis?

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  1. Alanine

  2. Lysine

  3. Glutamate

  4. Arginine

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Correct Option: B

Statins used for lowering blood cholesterol level are extracted from

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  1. algae

  2. bacteria

  3. viruses

  4. yeast

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Statins are products of fermentation by yeast Monascus purpureus which resemble mevalovate and are competitive inhibitors of $\beta - hydroxy-\beta - methylglutaryl$ or HMG CoA reductase.This inhibits cholesterol synthesis. Statins are, therefore, used in lowering blood cholesterol, e.g., lovastatin, pravastatin, simvastatin. 

For effective treatment of a disease

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  1. Early diagnosis is required but understanding of its pathophysiology is not required

  2. Early diagnosis is not required but understanding of its pathophysiology is required

  3. Early diagnosis and understanding of its pathophysiology are required

  4. Neither early diagnosis nor understanding of its pathophysiology is required

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

For effective treatment of a disease, early diagnosis and understanding its pathophysiology is very important. Using conventional methods of diagnosis (serum and urine analysis, etc.) early detection is not possible. Recombinant DNA technology, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and Enzyme Linked Immuno-sorbent Assay (ELISA) are some of the techniques that serve the purpose of early diagnosis.

The chemical substances produced by some microbes which can kill or retard the growth of other microbes are called

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  1. antiseptics

  2. antacids

  3. antibiotics

  4. all of these

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Antibiotics are chemical substances secreted by certain microbes which inhibit the growth and development of other microbes. Most of them are produced by actinomycetes (specially the genus Streptomyces) and filamentous fungi. Some important antibiotics are : tetracycline, chloramphenicol, streptomycin, etc.

The pharmaceutical chemical we use to fight fever is 

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  1. Paracetamol

  2. Ascorbic acid

  3. Ammonium sulphate

  4. Toluene

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Paracetamol, also known as acetaminophen is a widely used over-the-counter pain medication and antipyretic (fever reducer). Paracetamol is also classified as a mild analgesic. 

Relief from the infectious disease will be obtained if

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  1. The person is healthy

  2. Course of the medicine is completed

  3. Medicine is taken only once

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

When the patients get diagnosed with infection, the doctor will treat it with antibiotics. And the relief will only be achieved when you complete the course. Therefore, (b) is the correct answer.

List out ingredients which can be used for treatment of infections instead of medicine.

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  1. Aloe vera

  2. Ginger

  3. Baking soda

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Infections are generally caused due to weak immune system. There are various items which strengthen our immune system as they are rich source of antioxidant and several vital vitamins. There are several ingredients which are used to treat the disease caused by microbes like baking soda, garlic, lemon, ginger, etc. Thus the correct answer is option D.

Why are probiotics used for treatment?

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  1. They boost immunity

  2. They increase the good bacteria

  3. Both A and B

  4. None of the above

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Probiotics are the useful microorganism which promotes healthy digestion and strengthen the immune system. For example lactobacillus which is mainly present in the fermented dairy products proliferates in the gut and promotes the healthy digestion.

So, the correct answer is option C.

Which of the following has anti-inflammatory property ?

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  1. Ginger

  2. Lemon

  3. Apple cider

  4. Honey

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Apple cider vinegar contains anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties while ginger, lemon, honey has inflammatory property. Therefore, (c) is the correct answer.

Approach involved in treating infectious disease:

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  1. To reduce the effect of the disease

  2. To kill the cause of the disease

  3. To provide strong medication

  4. Both A and B

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Basically two approaches are adopted to treat an infectious disease: to reduce the effect and to kill the cause of the disease. To give strong medicine does not work always. Therefore, (d) is the correct answer.