Explore topic-wise MCQs in Biochemistry.

This section includes 6 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Biochemistry knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Number of chiral centers in isoleucine is?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» C. 3
2.

An amino acid that yields acetoacetyl CoA during the catabolism of its carbon skeleton will be considered as __________

A. Glycogenic
B. Ketogenic
C. Both glycogenic and ketogenic
D. Essential
Answer» C. Both glycogenic and ketogenic
3.

Which among the following is both glucogenic and ketogenic?

A. Isoleucine
B. Leucine
C. Lysine
D. Histidine
Answer» B. Leucine
4.

If pK1 = 2.34 and pK2 = 9.60, then the isoelectric point pI is?

A. 5.87
B. 5.97
C. 3.67
D. 11.94
Answer» C. 3.67
5.

The two amino acids having R groups with a negative net charge at pH 7.0 are ___________

A. Aspartate and glutamate
B. Arginine and histidine
C. Cysteine and methionine
D. Proline and valine
Answer» B. Arginine and histidine
6.

Identify the amino acids containing nonpolar, aliphatic R groups.

A. Phenylalanine, tyrosine, and tryptophan
B. Glycine, alanine, leucine
C. Lysine, arginine, histidine
D. Serine, threonine, cysteine
Answer» C. Lysine, arginine, histidine