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Structure and Function of Biomolecules (GATE)

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Which of the following is a tungsten-containing metalloenzyme?

  1. Formaldehyde ferredoxin oxidoreductase
  2. Carboxypeptidase A
  3. Carbon monoxide dehydrogenase
  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Only 3

  4. 1 and 2

  5. 2 and 3


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Correct answer. Formaldehyde ferredoxin oxidoreductase is a tungsten-containing metalloenzyme.

Iron is an extremely important transition metal in biology. It helps to perform many different biological functions, such as

  1. transport of O2 to tissues
  2. release of O2 to muscle cells
  3. cofactor to some enzymes
  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Only 3

  4. 1 and 2

  5. 1, 2 and 3


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Correct answer

Which of the following statements is/are correct about haemoglobin?

  1. Each haemoglobin molecule can combine with two oxygen molecules.
  2. Each haemoglobin molecule contains two globin units with two heme units.
  3. Deoxy- and oxyhaemoglobin have different colours.
  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Only 3

  4. 1 and 2

  5. 2 and 3


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

This option is correct because deoxy- and oxyhemoglobin have different colours.

Pernicious anaemia is one of the obvious symptoms of ________ deficiency.

  1. molybdenum

  2. calcium

  3. nickel

  4. cobalt

  5. magnesium


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Correct answer. Pernicious anaemia is one of the obvious symptoms of cobalt deficiency.

Which of the following is a selenium-containing enzyme?

  1. Glutathione peroxidase

  2. Carbonic anhydrase

  3. Urease

  4. Dopamine beta-hydroxylase

  5. Tyrosinase


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Correct answer. Selenium is an important constituent of the enzyme glutathione peroxidase.

Which of the following is/are copper-containing enzyme(s)?

P. Carbonic anhydrase Q. Urease R. Catechol dioxygenase S. Galactose oxidase

  1. Only P

  2. Q and R

  3. Only R

  4. R and S

  5. Only S


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Correct answer. Galactose oxidase is a monomeric enzyme.

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
  1. P - 1, Q - 2, R - 3, S - 4

  2. P - 2, Q - 3, R - 1, S - 4

  3. P - 2, Q - 1, R - 4, S - 3

  4. P - 3, Q - 2, R - 4, S - 1

  5. P - 3, Q - 1, R - 4, S - 2


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Correct answer

Which of the following are biological functions of Mg(II)?

  1. Present in chlorophyll and helps in photosynthesis
  2. Activation of enzymes
  3. Information carrier
  4. Osmotic balance
  1. 1 and 2

  2. 1, 2 and 3

  3. 1, 2 and 4

  4. 2 and 4

  5. 2, 3 and 4


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Correct answer

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
  1. P - 1, Q - 2, R - 3, S - 4

  2. P - 1, Q - 3, R - 4, S - 2

  3. P - 2, Q - 4, R - 3, S - 1

  4. P - 2, Q - 3, R - 4, S - 1

  5. P - 3, Q - 1, R - 4, S - 2


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Correct matching is P - 2, Q - 3, R - 4, S - 1.

Which of the following drugs is used to cure cancer?

  1. Amoxicillin

  2. Cefuroxime

  3. Budotitane

  4. Atenolol

  5. Bismuth subsalicylate


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Correct answer. Budotitane is used to cure cancer. 

Which of the following is used as anti-copper agent in Wilson’s disease?

  1. Tetrathiomolybdate

  2. Selenium sulphide

  3. Silver sulfadiazine

  4. Technetium

  5. Barium sulphate


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Correct answer. Tetrathiomolybdate 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
  1. P - 4, Q - 2, R - 1, S - 3

  2. P - 3, Q - 4, R - 2, S - 1

  3. P - 2, Q - 3, R - 4, S - 1

  4. P - 1, Q - 4, R - 2, S - 3

  5. P - 1, Q - 3, R - 2, S - 4


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Correct matching is P - 3, Q - 4, R - 2, S - 1.

Which of the following are copper-containing proteins involved in electron transfer?

  1. Plastocyanins
  2. Ceruloplasmins
  3. Amicyanins
  1. Only 1

  2. 1 and 3

  3. Only 2

  4. 2 and 3

  5. 1, 2 and 3


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Correct answer. Plastocyanin is a copper-containing protein involved in electron-transfer. Amicyanin is a type-I copper protein that plays an integral role in electron transfer.

Which of the following matchings is/are incorrect?

P. Tyrosinase : Copper Q. Urease : Copper R. Dopamine β-hydroxylase : Nickel S. Catechol dioxygenase : Iron

  1. P and Q

  2. P and S

  3. Q and R

  4. Q and S

  5. R and S


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Correct answer

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
  1. P - 1, Q - 2, R - 3, S - 4

  2. P - 1, Q - 3, R - 2, S - 4

  3. P - 2, Q - 1, R - 4, S - 3

  4. P - 2, Q - 3, R - 1, S - 4

  5. P - 4, Q - 3, R - 2, S - 1


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Correct matching is P - 1, Q - 2, R - 3, S - 4.

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