Basics of biochemistry | quiz 1

QUES 1. Which of the following is required for crystallization and storage of the hormone insulin?

Zn++

Mg++

Ca++

Mn++

QUES 2. Oxidation of which substance in the body yields the most calories

Glucose

Proteins

Lipids

Glycogen

QUES 3. Milk is deficient in which vitamins?

Vitamin B2

Vitamin A

Vitamin C

Vitamin K

QUES 4. Synthesis of prostaglandins is inhibited by

Arsenic

Aspirin

Cyanide

Fluoride

QUES 5. HDL is synthesized and secreted from

Kidney

Pancreas

Stomach

Liver

QUES 6. Which one is the heaviest particulate component of the cell?

Mitochondria

Endoplasmic reticulum

Nucleus

Ribosomes

QUES 7. The degradative Processess are categorized under the heading of

Metabolism

Catabolism

Anabolism

None of the above

QUES 8. The most active site of protein synthesis is the

Ribosomes

Nucleus

Mitochondria

Golgi Apparatus

QUES 9. The cellular organelles called “suicide bags” are

Ribosomes

Mesosomes

Peroxisomes

QUES 10. The phenomenon of osmosis is opposite to that of

Effusion

Affusion

Diffusion

None of these