Explore topic-wise MCQs in Biochemistry.

This section includes 11 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Biochemistry knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

How many molecules of acetyl-CoA are produced in oxidation of palmitic acid (C), which involves seven rounds of oxidation?

A. 6
B. 7
C. 8
D. 9
Answer» D. 9
2.

The three identical b subunits of the , complex during ATP synthesis have

A. different affinities for ATP but not for ADP
B. different affinities for ADP but not for ATP
C. different affinities for ATP and for ADP
D. similar affinities for ADP and ATP
Answer» D. similar affinities for ADP and ATP
3.

The maximum energy per gram on oxidization is yielded from

A. fat
B. protein
C. glycogen
D. starch
Answer» B. protein
4.

The oxidation of methanol (wood alcohol) in human retina tissue indirectly leads to

A. pressure builds up
B. colour blindness
C. blindness
D. all of these
Answer» D. all of these
5.

The three identical b subunits of the F1, complex during ATP synthesis have

A. different affinities for ATP but not for ADP
B. different affinities for ADP but not for ATP
C. different affinities for ATP and for ADP
D. similar affinities for ADP and ATP
Answer» D. similar affinities for ADP and ATP
6.

The transport of acyl-CoA for oxidation using a shuttle involves formation of the intermediate

A. 3 acetyl-CoA
B. Acyl-coenzyme A
C. acyl-carnitine
D. None of these
Answer» D. None of these
7.

How many molecules of acetyl-CoA are produced in oxidation of palmitic acid (C16), which involves seven rounds of oxidation?

A. 6
B. 7
C. 8
D. 9
Answer» D. 9
8.

The irreversibility of the thiokinase reactions (formation of initial acyl-CoA)

A. make this activation reaction the committed step on the pathway
B. is due to the subsequent hydrolysis of the product
C. applies only to even-chain fatty acids
D. both (a) and (b)
Answer» E.
9.

The oxidation of methanol (wood alcohol) in human retina tissue leads directly to the formation of

A. formaldehyde
B. sugars
C. CO
D. <sub>2</sub>
E. none of these
Answer» B. sugars
10.

Where the acyl-CoA formed in the cytosol is transported for oxidation?

A. Mitochondrial matrix
B. Microsomes
C. Endoplasmic reticulum
D. Remains in cytosol
Answer» B. Microsomes
11.

Long-chain fatty acids are oxidized step-wise in one carbon units starting from the

A. carboxyl end
B. aliphatic end
C. both (a) and (b)
D. none of these
Answer» B. aliphatic end