Biochemistry
Description: BIOCHEMISTRY 2 | |
Number of Questions: 15 | |
Created by: Sara Dalvi | |
Tags: BIOCHEMISTRY CELL Organization of Life |
Carbonic anhydrase is the vital respiratory enzyme present in red blood cells catalysing the interconversion of carbon dioxide (CO2) and carbonic acid (H2CO3), thus influencing CO2 transport in the blood. Which of the following elements is found to play an important mediator of the enzyme carbonic anhydrase?
Many drugs have been developed to treat AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome), caused by HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). The drugs are basically nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors. Which of the following compounds is a famous anti-HIV drug?
Leuprolide is a well known hormonal analog and agonist. Which of the following hormonal actions is mimicked by Leuprolide?
Macrophages are specialised phagocytic cells having immunological roles. Which of the following proteins is found in macrophages?
Spectrophotometer is an instrument that is made of a monochromator, composed of prisms and is used for the isolation of narrow band widths. Spectrophotometers help in measurement of the selective absorption of light and utilised in both qualitative and quantitative analysis of various molecules and chemicals. Which of the following compounds is a dye used for the spectrophotometric determination of proteins?
Arthritis is a painful disorder of bone joints. It may be of acute and chronic pathological types. Which of the following analog of hypoxanthine is used in the treatment of acute inflammatory arthritis?
Various inhibitors are used in the study of the electron transport system at various levels of electron carriers. Which of the following substances acts as an inhibitor of the electron transport system between cytochromes b and c1?
Monosaccharides and disaccharides are different forms of carbohydrates. Which of the following colorimetric tests helps us to distinguish monosaccharides from disaccharides?
There are various known synthetic plant growth inhibitors that play similar roles as natural growth inhibitor hormones. Which of the following substances is an example of synthetic plant growth inhibitor?
Cytokinins are vital plant growth hormones associated with cell division. Which of the following compounds represents the precursor for synthesis of cytokinin?
There are various chemical tests performed as a part of urine analysis. Which of the following tests helps us to determine the presence of protein in urine?
An antidepressant refers to a stimulatory drug that reduces fatigue and appetite. Which of the following substances is used as an antidepressant?
Auxins are vital phytohormones that play various roles in growth responses. Auxins may be either naturally occurring or synthetic compounds. Which of the following is an example of naturally occurring auxin?
Beta blockers are utilised as vital drugs. They are widely used to reduce the risk of heart attacks. Who among the following scientists was awarded the Nobel prize for his discovery of beta blockers as vital drugs?
The ‘anti-dermatitis factor’ is called so because of the fact that the problem of skin inflammation increased greatly when the concerned diet lacked this factor. Which of the following vitamins is popularly known as anti-dermatitis factor?