Explore topic-wise MCQs in Biochemistry.

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.

Which out of the following is not a neurotransmitter?

A. Noadrenaline
B. Cyclic AMP
C. Dopamine
D. Acetyl choline
Answer» C. Dopamine
2.

Which of the following statements about action potential is false?

A. Na+/K+ pumps are directly involved in creating the action potential
B. Na+ and K+ concentrations are not significantly changed during an action potential
C. This includes both positive and negative feedback loops
D. Only a relatively small number of Na+ and K+ actually diffuse across the membrane
Answer» C. This includes both positive and negative feedback loops
3.

Diffusion of K+ out of the cell makes the inside of it less positive, or more negative and acts to restore the original resting membrane potential. This process is called ____________

A. Repolarization
B. Depolarization
C. Hyperpolarization
D. Overshoot
Answer» B. Depolarization
4.

Depolarization and repolarization changes that occur during the action potential are produced by ____________

A. Negative feedback loops
B. Carrier mediated transport
C. Simple diffusion of ions down their concentration gradient
D. Active transport pumps along the neuron membrane
Answer» E.
5.

Voltage regulation means ____________

A. Na+/K+ pumps controls potential
B. Unless the voltage is regular gates will not respond
C. Oscilloscope only can control potential
D. With changes in the membrane potential voltage gated ion channels open and close
Answer» E.
6.

Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor is an example of _____________

A. Ligated gated receptor channel
B. Serpentine receptors
C. Adhesion receptors
D. Receptor enzymes
Answer» B. Serpentine receptors
7.

WHICH_OF_THE_FOLLOWING_STATEMENTS_ABOUT_ACTION_POTENTIAL_IS_FALSE??$

A. Na<sup>+</sup>/K<sup>+</sup> pumps are directly involved in creating the action potential
B. Na<sup>+</sup> and K<sup>+</sup> concentrations are not significantly changed during an action potential
C. This includes both positive and negative feedback loops
D. Only a relatively small number of Na<sup>+</sup> and K<sup>+</sup> actually diffuse across the membrane
Answer» C. This includes both positive and negative feedback loops
8.

Which_out_of_the_following_is_not_a_neurotransmitter?$

A. Noadrenaline
B. Cyclic AMP
C. Dopamine
D. Acetyl choline
Answer» C. Dopamine
9.

Diffusion of K+ out of the cell makes the inside of it less positive, or more negative and acts to restore the original resting membrane potential. This process is calle?

A. Repolarization
B. Depolarization
C. Hyperpolarization
D. Overshoot
Answer» B. Depolarization
10.

Depolarization and repolarization changes that occur during the action potential are produced by

A. Negative feedback loops
B. Carrier mediated transport
C. Simple diffusion of ions down their concentration gradient
D. Active transport pumps along the neuron membrane
Answer» E.
11.

Voltage regulation means

A. Na<sup>+</sup>/K<sup>+</sup> pumps controls potential
B. Unless the voltage is regular gates will not respond
C. Oscilloscope only can control potential
D. With changes in the membrane potential voltage gated ion channels open and close
Answer» E.
12.

Which of the following statements is false about a ligand-gated ion channel receptor?

A. They are present in the cell membrane
B. They consist of five glycoproteins
C. Differences in membrane potential affect whether the channel receptors are open or close
D. Neurotransmitters can act as the chemical messengers for these channels
Answer» D. Neurotransmitters can act as the chemical messengers for these channels
13.

The receptor channels for which of the following are gated by extracellular ligands?

A. Glycine
B. IP<sub>3</sub>
C. cAMP
D. cGMP
Answer» B. IP<sub>3</sub>
14.

Which of the following are intracellular second messengers?

A. Acetylcholine
B. Glycine
C. IP3
D. Glutamate
Answer» D. Glutamate
15.

Nicotinic acetylcholine receptor is an example of

A. Ligated gated receptor channel
B. Serpentine receptors
C. Adhesion receptors
D. Receptor enzymes
Answer» B. Serpentine receptors
16.

Which of the following statements is true about transmembrane electrical potential?

A. The chemical gradient drives Cl<sup>–</sup> and K<sup>+</sup> inwards
B. The electrical gradient drives Na<sup>+</sup> and Ca<sup>+2</sup> inwards
C. The chemical gradient drives Na<sup>+</sup> and Ca<sup>+2</sup> inwards and K<sup>+</sup> outward
D. The chemical gradient drives Cl<sup>–</sup> and K<sup>+</sup> outwards
Answer» D. The chemical gradient drives Cl<sup>‚Äö√Ñ√∂‚àö√ë‚àö¬®</sup> and K<sup>+</sup> outwards