Chemistry - Biochemistry
MCQS
A. Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
B. Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)
C. Ribonucleic acid (RNA)
D. Glucose
ATP is the primary energy currency in cells, providing energy for cellular processes.
A. Catalysts that accelerate chemical reactions
B. Storage of genetic information
C. Structural support for cells
D. Transport of ions across membranes
Enzymes serve as catalysts, accelerating chemical reactions in biological systems.
A. Ribosome
B. Nucleus
C. Endoplasmic reticulum
D. Golgi apparatus
Ribosomes are the cellular organelles responsible for protein synthesis.
A. Nucleotide
B. Amino acid
C. Monosaccharide
D. Fatty acid
The basic structural unit of DNA is the nucleotide.
A. Transcription
B. Translation
C. Replication
D. Transformation
Transcription is the process of converting genetic information from DNA into RNA.
A. Protein
B. Carbohydrate
C. Lipid
D. Nucleic acid
Proteins are composed of amino acid monomers and are essential for structure and function in living organisms.
A. ATP production through cellular respiration
B. Photosynthesis
C. Protein synthesis
D. Lipid synthesis
The primary function of mitochondria is ATP production through cellular respiration.
A. Anaerobic glycolysis
B. Citric acid cycle
C. Electron transport chain
D. Oxidative phosphorylation
Anaerobic glycolysis is the breakdown of glucose to produce ATP in the absence of oxygen.
A. Transporting oxygen
B. Assisting in cell division
C. Facilitating digestion
D. Providing structural support
Hemoglobin in red blood cells primarily functions in transporting oxygen.
A. Transfer RNA (tRNA)
B. Messenger RNA (mRNA)
C. Ribosomal RNA (rRNA)
D. Small nuclear RNA (snRNA)
tRNA carries amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis.
A. Pyruvate
B. Acetyl-CoA
C. Citrate
D. Lactate
In glycolysis, glucose is converted into pyruvate.
A. Synthesizing a new strand of DNA
B. Reading the RNA code
C. Breaking down DNA into nucleotides
D. Repairing damaged DNA
DNA polymerase synthesizes a new strand of DNA during replication.
A. Vitamin C
B. Vitamin D
C. Vitamin A
D. Vitamin E
Vitamin C is essential for the synthesis of collagen in connective tissues.
A. Mitochondria
B. Nucleus
C. Endoplasmic reticulum
D. Golgi apparatus
The Krebs cycle occurs in the mitochondria.
A. Providing a source of long-term energy
B. Serving as structural components in cell membranes
C. Facilitating insulation in animals
D. Aiding in enzyme catalysis
Carbohydrates are a major source of long-term energy in living organisms.
A. Modifying and packaging proteins for secretion
B. Synthesizing lipids
C. Producing ATP
D. Storing genetic information
The Golgi apparatus modifies and packages proteins for secretion.
A. Uracil (U)
B. Thymine (T)
C. Cytosine (C)
D. Guanine (G)
In RNA, adenine (A) pairs with uracil (U).
A. Phospholipids
B. Triglycerides
C. Steroids
D. Waxes
Phospholipids are important components of cell membranes with a hydrophilic head and two hydrophobic tails.
A. Unwinding the DNA double helix
B. Synthesizing a new DNA strand
C. Repairing damaged DNA
D. Reading the RNA code
DNA helicase unwinds the DNA double helix during replication.
A. Primary structure
B. Secondary structure
C. Tertiary structure
D. Quaternary structure
The primary structure of a protein is the sequence of amino acids that determines its specific structure and function.
A. Proteins
B. Carbohydrates
C. Lipids
D. Nucleic acids
Enzymes, antibodies, and hormones belong to the class of biomolecules called proteins.
A. Regulating gene expression
B. Catalyzing chemical reactions
C. Storing genetic information
D. Facilitating cellular respiration
RNA interference (RNAi) regulates gene expression in cells.
A. Translation
B. Transcription
C. Replication
D. Reverse transcription
Translation involves the transfer of genetic information from mRNA to a polypeptide chain during protein synthesis.
A. Glycine
B. Alanine
C. Valine
D. Leucine
Glycine is often referred to as the "building block of proteins."
A. Synthesizing and modifying proteins
B. Producing ATP
C. Storing genetic information
D. Facilitating cell division
The endoplasmic reticulum synthesizes and modifies proteins in eukaryotic cells.
A. Peptide bond
B. Glycosidic bond
C. Ester bond
D. Hydrogen bond
A peptide bond is formed between amino acids in a polypeptide chain during protein synthesis.
A. Producing NADPH and ribose-5-phosphate
B. Synthesizing ATP
C. Oxidizing fatty acids
D. Facilitating glycolysis
The pentose phosphate pathway produces NADPH and ribose-5-phosphate in cellular metabolism.
A. mRNA (messenger RNA)
B. tRNA (transfer RNA)
C. rRNA (ribosomal RNA)
D. snRNA (small nuclear RNA)
mRNA carries the genetic code from the nucleus to the cytoplasm for protein synthesis.
A. Lipids
B. Proteins
C. Carbohydrates
D. Nucleic acids
Triglycerides, phospholipids, and steroids belong to the class of biomolecules called lipids.
A. Anaerobic respiration
B. Fermentation
C. Glycolysis
D. Oxidative phosphorylation
Fermentation is the process by which cells break down molecules to release energy in the absence of oxygen.
A. Codon
B. Anticodon
C. Intron
D. Exon
A codon is a specific sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA that codes for a particular amino acid.
A. Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD)
B. Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
C. FADH2
D. Coenzyme Q
NAD acts as a carrier of electrons during cellular respiration and photosynthesis.
A. Beta-oxidation
B. Glycolysis
C. Citric acid cycle
D. Lipogenesis
The breakdown of fatty acids to generate acetyl-CoA is known as beta-oxidation.
A. Ribosomal RNA (rRNA)
B. Messenger RNA (mRNA)
C. Transfer RNA (tRNA)
D. Small nuclear RNA (snRNA)
tRNA is involved in the assembly of amino acids into polypeptide chains during protein synthesis.
A. Pyruvate
B. Acetyl-CoA
C. Lactate
D. Ethanol
In glycolysis, glucose is converted into pyruvate.
A. RNA polymerase
B. DNA ligase
C. DNA helicase
D. DNA polymerase
RNA polymerase catalyzes the synthesis of RNA using a DNA template during transcription.
A. Regulating blood glucose levels
B. Enhancing muscle growth
C. Stimulating bone formation
D. Increasing heart rate
Insulin's primary function is to regulate blood glucose levels in the human body.
A. Electron carrier in the electron transport chain
B. Enzyme that catalyzes glycolysis
C. Precursor for DNA synthesis
D. Component of the citric acid cycle
Coenzyme Q10 serves as an electron carrier in the electron transport chain of cellular respiration.
A. Methionine
B. Lysine
C. Leucine
D. Cysteine
Lysine is often considered the "limiting amino acid" in protein synthesis.
A. Glycogenolysis
B. Gluconeogenesis
C. Glycolysis
D. Glycosylation
The breakdown of glycogen into glucose is known as glycogenolysis.
A. Breaks down RNA into nucleotides
B. Synthesizes RNA from DNA template
C. Joins two RNA molecules together
D. Facilitates translation of mRNA
Ribonuclease functions to break down RNA molecules into nucleotides.
A. Vitamin K
B. Vitamin B12
C. Vitamin D
D. Vitamin E
Vitamin K is essential for the synthesis of blood clotting factors and bone metabolism.
A. Photosynthesis
B. Glycolysis
C. Fermentation
D. Cellular respiration
Photosynthesis is the process by which cells convert light energy into chemical energy, producing glucose.
A. Carbohydrates
B. Proteins
C. Nucleic acids
D. Lipids
Chitin is a carbohydrate and a structural component in the exoskeleton of arthropods.
A. Glucagon
B. Insulin
C. Cortisol
D. Thyroxine
Glucagon stimulates the breakdown of glycogen into glucose in the liver, increasing blood sugar levels.
A. Joining Okazaki fragments on the lagging strand
B. Unwinding the DNA double helix
C. Synthesizing a new DNA strand
D. Proofreading DNA for errors
DNA ligase joins Okazaki fragments on the lagging strand during DNA replication.
A. Kinases
B. Ligases
C. Isomerases
D. Hydrolases
Kinases are enzymes that facilitate the addition of phosphate groups to molecules during cellular processes.
A. Cellular respiration
B. Anaerobic glycolysis
C. Fermentation
D. Glycogenolysis
Cellular respiration is the process of breaking down glucose to produce ATP in the presence of oxygen.
A. Transporting fats in the bloodstream
B. Storing excess glucose
C. Facilitating muscle contraction
D. Serving as antioxidants
Lipoproteins function to transport fats in the bloodstream.
A. Cytosine (C)
B. Adenine (A)
C. Thymine (T)
D. Uracil (U)
In DNA, guanine (G) pairs with cytosine (C).
A. Transcription
B. Translation
C. Replication
D. Reverse transcription
Transcription involves the synthesis of RNA using a DNA template.
A. Mitochondria
B. Nucleus
C. Endoplasmic reticulum
D. Golgi apparatus
The citric acid cycle occurs in the mitochondria.
A. Valine
B. Serine
C. Alanine
D. Glutamine
Valine is an essential amino acid that must be obtained from the diet.
A. Storing genetic information
B. Providing energy for cellular processes
C. Facilitating muscle contraction
D. Regulating blood glucose levels
DNA's primary function is to store genetic information in cells.
A. Thyroxine (T4)
B. Insulin
C. Cortisol
D. Growth hormone
Thyroxine is released by the thyroid gland and regulates metabolic rate and energy balance.
A. Synthesizing ATP from ADP and inorganic phosphate
B. Breaking down ATP to release energy
C. Facilitating the electron transport chain
D. Transporting electrons across the inner mitochondrial membrane
ATP synthase synthesizes ATP from ADP and inorganic phosphate during cellular respiration.
A. Ribosomal RNA (rRNA)
B. Messenger RNA (mRNA)
C. Transfer RNA (tRNA)
D. Small nuclear RNA (snRNA)
rRNA is involved in the formation of ribosomal subunits and plays a role in protein synthesis.
A. Translation
B. Transcription
C. Replication
D. Transformation
Translation is the process by which mRNA is decoded to produce a specific sequence of amino acids during protein synthesis.
A. Glycolysis
B. Citric acid cycle
C. Oxidative phosphorylation
D. Fermentation
Glycolysis involves the conversion of glucose into pyruvate, producing a small amount of ATP and NADH.
A. Assisting in the folding of newly synthesized proteins
B. Facilitating DNA replication
C. Breaking down damaged organelles
D. Storing genetic information
Chaperone proteins assist in the folding of newly synthesized proteins in cells.