Explore topic-wise MCQs in Biochemistry.

This section includes 8 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Biochemistry knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Coupling causes the peaks in H NMR spectra to be split into

A. two peaks
B. multiple peaks equal to the number of hydrogens on surrounding atoms
C. multiple peaks equal to the number of surrounding carbon atoms
D. multiple peaks equal to the number of hydrogen on surrounding atoms, plus one
Answer» E.
2.

All hydrogen atoms

A. have the same resonance frequency
B. resonate at different frequencies depending on their environment.
C. are attached to carbon
D. resonate at about the same frequency as carbon
Answer» C. are attached to carbon
3.

Why is it important to use a deuterated solvent?

A. NMR uses least of this solvent
B. So the spectrometer can lock onto the sample to prevent the spectrum from drifting during aquisition
C. Expensive solvents work best with NMR
D. They dissolve polymer the fastest
Answer» C. Expensive solvents work best with NMR
4.

What is shielding in NMR?

A. Using a curved piece of metal to block an opponents attack
B. Putting metal around an Rf source
C. When the magnetic moment of an atom blocks the full induced magnetic field from surrounding nuclei
D. Blocking parts of a molecule from Rf radiation
Answer» D. Blocking parts of a molecule from Rf radiation
5.

What is used to cool the superconducting coil?

A. Hydrogen
B. Ice
C. Dry ice
D. Liquid helium
Answer» E.
6.

Coupling causes the peaks in 1H NMR spectra to be split into

A. two peaks
B. multiple peaks equal to the number of hydrogens on surrounding atoms
C. multiple peaks equal to the number of surrounding carbon atoms
D. multiple peaks equal to the number of hydrogen on surrounding atoms, plus one
Answer» E.
7.

When placed in a magnetic field, all the random spins of the nuclei

A. stop
B. reverse direction
C. align with the magnetic field
D. rotate to 90 away from the induced field
Answer» D. rotate to 90 away from the induced field
8.

Better understanding of the nuclei is possible,

A. with the help of wavelength spectrum
B. with the help of frequencies ranges
C. with the help of a mathematical translator called the fourier transfer algorithm
D. none of the above
Answer» D. none of the above