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This section includes 20 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Biochemistry knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
1. |
In electron transport, electrons ultimately pass to |
A. | ADP |
B. | cytochrome b |
C. | oxygen |
D. | none of these |
Answer» D. none of these | |
2. |
During electron transport, protons are pumped out of the mitochondrion at each of the major sites except for |
A. | complex I |
B. | complex II |
C. | complex III |
D. | complex IV |
Answer» C. complex III | |
3. |
Which effects the increased levels of hydrogen ions in the inter-membrane space of the mitochondria? |
A. | Increase ATP production |
B. | Decreased levels of oxidative phosphorylation |
C. | Increased levels of water in inter-membrane space |
D. | Decreased levels of chemiosmosis |
Answer» B. Decreased levels of oxidative phosphorylation | |
4. |
Products of glucose oxidation essential for oxidative phosphorylation are ____________ |
A. | Pyruvate |
B. | Acetyl co-A |
C. | NADPH and ATP |
D. | NADH and FADH2 |
Answer» E. | |
5. |
NADP+ in its reduced form is ____________ |
A. | NAD |
B. | NADH |
C. | NADPH |
D. | DPH |
Answer» D. DPH | |
6. |
NADP is a cofactor used in ____________ |
A. | Catabolic reactions |
B. | Anabolic reactions |
C. | Elimination reaction |
D. | Redox reactions |
Answer» C. Elimination reaction | |
7. |
In metabolism, NAD is involved in ____________ |
A. | Spontaneous reaction |
B. | Elimination reaction |
C. | Redox reactions |
D. | None of the mentioned |
Answer» D. None of the mentioned | |
8. |
The magnitude of proton motive force depends on ____________ |
A. | Energy charge of cell |
B. | Permeability of membrane |
C. | Number of ribosomes in cell |
D. | None of the mentioned |
Answer» B. Permeability of membrane | |
9. |
What is the rate of electron transfer when proton motive force is high? |
A. | Faster |
B. | Slower |
C. | Moderate |
D. | None |
Answer» C. Moderate | |
10. |
The regulation of oxidative phosphorylation depends on ____________ |
A. | Magnitude of ion motive force |
B. | Magnitude of electron motive force |
C. | Magnitude of proton motive force |
D. | None of the mentioned |
Answer» D. None of the mentioned | |
11. |
PRODUCTS_OF_GLUCOSE_OXIDATION_ESSENTIAL_FOR_OXIDATIVE_PHOSPHORYLATION_ARE?$ |
A. | Pyruvate |
B. | Acetyl co-A |
C. | NADPH and ATP |
D. | NADH and FADH<sub>2</sub> |
Answer» E. | |
12. |
The_effect_of_increased_levels_of_hydrogen_ions_in_the_inter-membrane_space_of_the_mitochondria_is$ |
A. | Increase ATP production |
B. | Decreased levels of oxidative phosphorylation |
C. | Increased levels of water in inter-membrane space |
D. | Decreased levels of chemiosmosis |
Answer» B. Decreased levels of oxidative phosphorylation | |
13. |
NADP+ in its reduced form i? |
A. | NAD |
B. | NADH |
C. | NADPH |
D. | None |
Answer» D. None | |
14. |
What is the proportion of ATP produced by oxidative phosphorylation? |
A. | 60% |
B. | 70% |
C. | 80% |
D. | 90% |
Answer» B. 70% | |
15. |
NADP is a cofactor used in |
A. | Catabolic reactions |
B. | Anabolic reactions |
C. | Elimination reaction |
D. | Redox reactions |
Answer» C. Elimination reaction | |
16. |
In metabolism, NAD is involved in |
A. | Spontaneous reaction |
B. | Elimination reaction |
C. | Redox reactions |
D. | None |
Answer» D. None | |
17. |
Where does oxidative phosphorylation take place? |
A. | Ribosomes |
B. | Nucleus |
C. | Mitochondria |
D. | Cell membrane |
Answer» D. Cell membrane | |
18. |
The magnitude of proton motive force depends on |
A. | Energy charge of cell |
B. | Permeability of membrane |
C. | Number of ribosomes in cell |
D. | None |
Answer» B. Permeability of membrane | |
19. |
The rate of electron transfer when proton motive force is high is |
A. | Faster |
B. | Slower |
C. | Moderate |
D. | None |
Answer» C. Moderate | |
20. |
The regulation of oxidative phosphorylation depends on |
A. | Magnitude of ion motive force |
B. | Magnitude of electron motive force |
C. | Magnitude of proton motive force |
D. | None |
Answer» D. None | |