Structure and Function of Biomolecules (GATE)
Description: GAte | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Sara Dalvi | |
Tags: GAte Structure and Function of Biomolecules |
Which of the following is a tungsten-containing metalloenzyme?
- Formaldehyde ferredoxin oxidoreductase
- Carboxypeptidase A
- Carbon monoxide dehydrogenase
Iron is an extremely important transition metal in biology. It helps to perform many different biological functions, such as
- transport of O2 to tissues
- release of O2 to muscle cells
- cofactor to some enzymes
Which of the following statements is/are correct about haemoglobin?
- Each haemoglobin molecule can combine with two oxygen molecules.
- Each haemoglobin molecule contains two globin units with two heme units.
- Deoxy- and oxyhaemoglobin have different colours.
Pernicious anaemia is one of the obvious symptoms of ________ deficiency.
Which of the following is a selenium-containing enzyme?
Which of the following is/are copper-containing enzyme(s)?
P. Carbonic anhydrase Q. Urease R. Catechol dioxygenase S. Galactose oxidase
Match the entries:
Column I | Column II |
P. Mitochondria | 1. Site for protein synthesis |
Q. Ribosomes | 2. Powerhouse of cell |
R. Chloroplast | 3. Suicidal bags of cell |
S. Lysosomes | 4. Site for photosynthesis |
Which of the following are biological functions of Mg(II)?
- Present in chlorophyll and helps in photosynthesis
- Activation of enzymes
- Information carrier
- Osmotic balance
Match the following:
Column I | Column II |
P. Arginase | 1. Zn |
Q. Phosphotransferase | 2. Mn |
R. Cytochrome Oxidase | 3. Mg |
S. Alcohol dehydrogenase | 4. Cu |
Which of the following drugs is used to cure cancer?
Which of the following is used as anti-copper agent in Wilson’s disease?
Match the entries:
Elements | Used in the treatment |
P. Li | 1. Gastritis |
Q. Pt | 2. Rheumatoid arthritis |
R. Au | 3. Bipolar disorder |
S. Bi | 4. Cancer |
Which of the following are copper-containing proteins involved in electron transfer?
- Plastocyanins
- Ceruloplasmins
- Amicyanins
Which of the following matchings is/are incorrect?
P. Tyrosinase : Copper Q. Urease : Copper R. Dopamine β-hydroxylase : Nickel S. Catechol dioxygenase : Iron
Match the following:
Column I | Column II |
P. Selenium | 1. Anti-dandruff |
Q. Magnesium | 2. Antacid |
R. Antimony | 3. Antileishmaniasis |
S. Tin | 4. Anti-caries |