

MCQOPTIONS
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 | |