Explore topic-wise MCQs in Biochemistry.

This section includes 10 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 enzyme is involved in the pathway of synthesis of acetyl-coA?

A. Hexokinase
B. Pyruvate decarboxylase
C. Pyruvate dehydrogenase
D. Pyruvate kinase
Answer» D. Pyruvate kinase
2.

Which enzyme is involved in the pathway of ethanol fermentation?

A. Hexokinase
B. Pyruvate decarboxylase
C. Pyruvate dehydrogenase
D. Pyruvate kinase
Answer» C. Pyruvate dehydrogenase
3.

What are the end products in ethanol fermentation?

A. Ethanol and CO<sub>2</sub>
B. Ethanol and O<sub>2</sub>
C. Ethanol, H<sub>2</sub> and CO<sub>2</sub>
D. Ethanol, O<sub>2</sub> and CO<sub>2</sub>
Answer» B. Ethanol and O<sub>2</sub>
4.

TPP (thiamine pyrophosphate) is derived from ____________

A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin B1
C. Vitamin C
D. Vitamin B2
Answer» C. Vitamin C
5.

For its activity, pyruvate decarboxylase requires ______________

A. Mg<sup>+2</sup>
B. Ca<sup>+2</sup>
C. Na<sup>+</sup>
D. H<sup>+</sup>
Answer» B. Ca<sup>+2</sup>
6.

In the reduction of pyruvate to lactate, which of the following is regenerated?

A. H<sup>+</sup>
B. NADH
C. NAD<sup>+</sup>
D. Na<sup>+</sup>
Answer» D. Na<sup>+</sup>
7.

When one molecule of glucose is oxidized to two molecules of lactate during anaerobic glycolysis, which of the following statements is false?

A. Glyceraldehyde 3-P dehydrogenase reaction produces 2 ATP molecules
B. Lactate dehydrogenase reaction produces no ATP
C. Pyruvate kinase reaction produces 2 ATP molecules
D. Phosphofructokinase-1 reaction uses 1 ATP molecule
Answer» B. Lactate dehydrogenase reaction produces no ATP
8.

When glucose is converted to lactate by anaerobic glycolysis, equivalent number of ATPs derived is?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Answer» C. 3
9.

Which is the major factor(s) determining whether glucose is oxidized by aerobic or anaerobic glycolysis?

A. Ca<sup>+2</sup>
B. FADH<sub>2</sub>
C. NADH and the ATP/ADP ratio
D. Presence of high AMP
Answer» D. Presence of high AMP
10.

Which of the following is true about the enzyme producing NADH from a triose phosphate in the glycolytic pathway?

A. It produces 1, 3-biphosphoglycerate and NADH
B. It catalyzes irreversible reaction
C. It uses NAD<sup>+</sup> and dihydroxyacetone phosphate as substrates
D. It uses FADH<sub>2</sub> and glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate as substrates
Answer» B. It catalyzes irreversible reaction