Explore topic-wise MCQs in Biochemistry.

This section includes 7 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Biochemistry knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Which of the following regulates the female reproductive cycle?

A. Progesterone
B. Testosterone
C. Estrogens
D. Glucocorticoids
Answer» B. Testosterone
2.

How many carbons are present in geranyl pyrophosphate?

A. 8
B. 9
C. 10
D. 11
Answer» D. 11
3.

Which is the first intermediate in cholesterol synthesis?

A. Mevalonate
B. Isoprene
C. Squalene
D. Ethylene
Answer» B. Isoprene
4.

The essential intermediates in the pathway from acetate to cholesterol are ___________

A. Acetic acid
B. Ethylene
C. Isoprene units
D. Methane
Answer» D. Methane
5.

Prednisolone and prednisone are chemically ___________

A. Steroids
B. Glycerol derivatives
C. Non-steroid anti-inflammatory drug
D. Amino alcohols
Answer» B. Glycerol derivatives
6.

Steroids have ___________

A. Sterol nucleus with two alkyl chain attached to the ring D of cholesterol
B. Sterol nucleus with two CH<sub>3</sub> between C and D ring and A and B ring of cholesterol
C. Sterol nucleus without CH<sub>3</sub> between C ring and D ring of cholesterol
D. Sterol nucleus but lack the alkyl chain attached to the ring D of cholesterol
Answer» E.
7.

Generally, the receptors for steroid hormones reside at ___________

A. Nucleoplasm
B. Nuclear membrane
C. Cytoplasm
D. Plasma membrane
Answer» B. Nuclear membrane