0

Vitamins (GATE - XL)

Description: Proteins
Number of Questions: 15
Created by:
Tags: Vitamins Vitamins and Coenzymes
Attempted 0/15 Correct 0 Score 0

Which of the following act(s) as a building block for many naturally-occurring fat-soluble vitamins?

  1. Glycolipids

  2. Steroids

  3. Phospholipids

  4. Isoprene


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Isoprene acts as a building block for most of the naturally-occurring fat-soluble vitamins.

Fish liver is a very rich source of vitamin A. Which of the following fishes provides the maximum amount of vitamin A?

  1. Sardine

  2. Halibut

  3. Cod

  4. Salmon


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Halibut provides the maximum amount of vitamin A.

Which of the following is a part of the pyruvate dehydrogenase complex?

  1. p-aminobenzoic acid

  2. Inositol

  3. Alpha-lipoic acid

  4. Choline


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Alpha-lipoic acid is a cofactor of pyruvate dehydrogenase complex and several other enzyme complexes.

Which of the following forms of vitamin D is produced by irradiation of 22-dehydroergosterol?

  1. D5

  2. D2

  3. D3

  4. D4


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

D4 is produced by irradiation of 22-dehydroergosterol.

Which of the following characteristics differentiates folic acid from other members of vitamin B9 group?

  1. Three glutamic acid groups

  2. One glutamic acid group

  3. Seven glutamic acid groups

  4. Pterin moiety


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Folic acid differs from other vitamins of B9 group becuase it contains one glutamic acid group in the structure.

Vitamin K occurs in two forms in nature (K1 and K2). K1 was discovered from which of the following sources?

  1. Fish meal

  2. Alfalfa

  3. Wheat germ oil

  4. Spinach


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

K1 was discovered from alfalfa by Dam in 1939.

Which of the following is a function of stigmasterol?

  1. Breakdown and utilisation of proteins

  2. Cofactor for several enzymes

  3. Intermediate in the biosynthesis of androgens

  4. Acts as neurotransmitter


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Stigmasterol acts as an intermediate in the biosynthesis of androgens.

Vitamin C is stored in which of the following parts of the body?

  1. Liver

  2. Adrenal cortex

  3. Muscles

  4. Spleen


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In the human body, vitamin C is stored in the adrenal cortex.

As per RDI, adults require which of the following vitamins in the highest amount?

  1. Folic acid

  2. Tocopherol

  3. Riboflavin

  4. Pyridoxine


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

As per RDI, folic acid is required in the highest amount by the body.

Which of the following vitamins belongs to a class of water-soluble pigments called lyochromes?

  1. Riboflavin

  2. Thiamine

  3. Niacin

  4. Adermin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Riboflavin belongs to a class of water-soluble pigments called lyochromes.

Which of the following vitamins is an orange-yellow crystalline powder, insoluble in ether and chloroform, heat stable, light sensitive and glows yellow-green in an aqueous solution?

  1. Pantothenic acid

  2. Riboflavin

  3. Niacin

  4. Adermin


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Riboflavin is an orange-yellow crystalline powder, insoluble in ether and chloroform, heat stable, light sensitive and glows yellow-green in an aqueous solution.

The splitting of beta-carotene into retinal is carried out in which of the following body parts?

  1. Liver

  2. Pancreas

  3. Intestine

  4. Gall bladder


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The splitting of beta-carotene into retinal is carried out in the intestine by the intestinal enzyme.

Deficiency of bioflavonoids causes

  1. polyneuritis

  2. black tongue

  3. anaemia

  4. haemorrhage


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Deficiency of bioflavonoids causes haemorrhage in animals.

Which of the following vitamins acts as a growth factor for Rhizobium?

  1. Biotin

  2. Niacin

  3. Folic acid

  4. Cobalamin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Biotin acts as a growth factor for Rhizobium. Thus, it is called coenzyme R.

Tocopherols give characteristic absorption band at

  1. 280 nm

  2. 328 nm

  3. 303 nm

  4. 293 nm


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tocopherol gives characteristic band at 293 nm.

- Hide questions