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This section includes 16 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Biochemistry knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
1. |
GPCR is comprised of ___________ |
A. | 7 transmembrane helices |
B. | 8 transmembrane helices |
C. | 9 transmembrane helices |
D. | 10 transmembrane helices |
Answer» B. 8 transmembrane helices | |
2. |
Which second messenger signals the release of Ca+2 from endoplasmic reticulum? |
A. | IP3 |
B. | 1, 2 diacyl glycerol |
C. | cAMP |
D. | cGMP |
Answer» B. 1, 2 diacyl glycerol | |
3. |
A hormone or ligand can be considered as ___________ |
A. | First messenger |
B. | Second messenger |
C. | Third messenger |
D. | Fourth messenger |
Answer» B. Second messenger | |
4. |
The binding of ligands to many GPCRs leads to ___________ |
A. | Decrease in concentration of certain intracellular signal molecules called second messengers |
B. | Increase in concentration of certain intracellular signal molecules called second messengers |
C. | Decrease in concentration of certain extracellular signal molecules called first messengers |
D. | Increase in concentration of certain extracellular signal molecules called first messengers |
Answer» B. Increase in concentration of certain intracellular signal molecules called second messengers | |
5. |
Which out of the following is not involved in signal transduction by β-adrenergic receptor pathway? |
A. | GTP |
B. | ATP |
C. | cAMP |
D. | cGMP |
Answer» D. cGMP | |
6. |
Protein kinase A is ____________ |
A. | Completely inhibited by cyclic AMP |
B. | Allosterically activated by cyclic AMP |
C. | Affected by cyclic AMP only under unusual circumstances |
D. | Activated by covalent binding of cyclic AMP |
Answer» C. Affected by cyclic AMP only under unusual circumstances | |
7. |
WHICH_SECOND_MESSENGER_SIGNALS_THE_RELEASE_OF_CA+2_FROM_ENDOPLASMIC_RETICULUM??$ |
A. | IP3 |
B. | 1,2 diacyl glycerol |
C. | cAMP |
D. | cGMP |
Answer» B. 1,2 diacyl glycerol | |
8. |
GPCR_is_comprised_of |
A. | 7 transmembrane helices |
B. | 8 transmembrane helices |
C. | 9 transmembrane helices |
D. | 10 transmembrane helices |
Answer» B. 8 transmembrane helices | |
9. |
Which of the following serves as a neurotransmitter in adrenergic neurons? |
A. | Serotonin |
B. | Epinephrine |
C. | Dopamine |
D. | Histamine |
Answer» C. Dopamine | |
10. |
A hormone or ligand can be considered as |
A. | First messenger |
B. | Second messenger |
C. | Third messenger |
D. | Fourth messenger |
Answer» B. Second messenger | |
11. |
The binding of ligands to many GPCRs leads to |
A. | Decrease in concentration of certain intracellular signal molecules called second messengers |
B. | Increase in concentration of certain intracellular signal molecules called second messengers |
C. | Decrease in concentration of certain extracellular signal molecules called first messengers |
D. | Increase in concentration of certain extracellular signal molecules called first messengers |
Answer» B. Increase in concentration of certain intracellular signal molecules called second messengers | |
12. |
Which of the following catalyzes the cutting of PIP2 into 2 moles of IP3 and diacylglycerol in cell signaling? |
A. | Phosphokinase C |
B. | Phospholipase C |
C. | Lipokinase |
D. | Phosphodiesterase C |
Answer» C. Lipokinase | |
13. |
Which out of the following is not involved in signal transduction by β-adrenergic receptor pathway?$ |
A. | GTP |
B. | ATP |
C. | cAMP |
D. | cGMP |
Answer» D. cGMP | |
14. |
Protein kinase A is |
A. | Completely inhibited by cyclic AMP |
B. | Allosterically activated by cyclic AMP |
C. | Affected by cyclic AMP only under unusual circumstances |
D. | Activated by covalent binding of cyclic AMP |
Answer» C. Affected by cyclic AMP only under unusual circumstances | |
15. |
Which of the following is not a G-protein coupled receptor? |
A. | Glycine receptor |
B. | Adrenergic receptor |
C. | Glutamate receptor |
D. | Muscarinic receptor |
Answer» B. Adrenergic receptor | |
16. |
Which out of the following statements is true about G-protein couple receptors? |
A. | The N-terminal chain is extracellular and C-terminal chain is intracellular |
B. | It contains 5 trans-membrane hydrophobic sections |
C. | There are more extracellular loops than intracellular loops |
D. | The binding region for G-protein involves 2 extracellular loops |
Answer» B. It contains 5 trans-membrane hydrophobic sections | |