Explore topic-wise MCQs in Biology.

This section includes 9 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Biology knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

The receptor for estrogen is intracellular. True or false?

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
2.

Which of these functions is not regulated by intracellular hormone-receptor complexes?

A. Regulation of gene expression
B. Regulation of chromosome function
C. Interaction with the genome
D. Regulation of K+ entry into the cell
Answer» E.
3.

IP3 is a(n) _____

A. secondary messenger
B. membrane receptor
C. intracellular receptor
D. nuclear receptor
Answer» B. membrane receptor
4.

Which of these is a secondary messenger?

A. Ca<sup>2+</sup>
B. Mg<sup>2+</sup>
C. Na<sup>+</sup>
D. K<sup>+</sup>
Answer» D. K<sup>+</sup>
5.

Adrenaline is derived from ______

A. lipopolysaccharides
B. amino acids
C. lipids
D. sugars
Answer» C. lipids
6.

Hypothalamic hormones are ______

A. peptides
B. steroids
C. iodothyronines
D. amino acid derivates
Answer» B. steroids
7.

What type of hormone is glucagon?

A. Iodothyronines
B. Steroids
C. Peptide
D. Amino acid derivatives
Answer» D. Amino acid derivatives
8.

Which of these is false regarding receptors?

A. Intracellular receptors are present within the cell
B. Receptors form complexes with hormones
C. Receptors disintegrate after contact with hormones
D. Receptors are specific
Answer» D. Receptors are specific
9.

Hormone receptors are ______

A. glycolipids
B. lipids
C. polysaccharides
D. proteins
Answer» E.