Multiple choice questions Biochem)
The process of converting the information stored in DNA to a protein-encoded functional
expression of that information goes through a mRNA intermediate. What is the process
of generating the protein from the mRNA called? - answersTranslation
Much of the functional machinery of the cell is carried out by macromolecular
complexes. Most of these complexes are a result of the polymerization of monomeric
groups into large, covalently linked molecules. Which type of complex is an exception
by being a non-covalent assembly? - answersLipid Membranes
Most, though not all, of the functionality of the cell such as covalent chemistry and
movement, is carried out by which type of macromolecule - answersProteins
The principal type of structure that compartmentalizes the cell is what? - answersLipid
Bilayers
The principal difference between starch and glycogen is what? - answersThe frequency
of the branch points
A common deficiency in what digestive enzyme can lead to bloating, diarrhea, flatulence
and nausea after drinking milk? - answersLactase
Which of the two types of starches will be digested faster, Amylose or amylopectin? -
answersAmylopectin
Which of the following sugars is not a reducing sugar? - answersSucrose
Blood type antigens are an example of what type of molecule? - answersGlycolipid
Proteins are polymers of amino acids conjoined through what type of bond? -
answersPeptide
Peptide bonds are what type of chemical bond? - answersAmide
Which of the following is considered a protein secondary structure? - answersAlpha-
Helix
An analysis is carried out on a purified nucleotide sample and the following percentage
of bases are observed: 20 % A; 30 % G; 35% C; 15% U. What type of sample was
isolated? - answersRNA
The process of converting the information stored in DNA to a protein-encoded functional
expression of that information goes through a mRNA intermediate. What is the process
of generating the protein from the mRNA called? - answersTranslation
Much of the functional machinery of the cell is carried out by macromolecular
complexes. Most of these complexes are a result of the polymerization of monomeric
groups into large, covalently linked molecules. Which type of complex is an exception
by being a non-covalent assembly? - answersLipid Membranes
Most, though not all, of the functionality of the cell such as covalent chemistry and
movement, is carried out by which type of macromolecule - answersProteins
The principal type of structure that compartmentalizes the cell is what? - answersLipid
Bilayers
The principal difference between starch and glycogen is what? - answersThe frequency
of the branch points
A common deficiency in what digestive enzyme can lead to bloating, diarrhea, flatulence
and nausea after drinking milk? - answersLactase
Which of the two types of starches will be digested faster, Amylose or amylopectin? -
answersAmylopectin
Which of the following sugars is not a reducing sugar? - answersSucrose
Blood type antigens are an example of what type of molecule? - answersGlycolipid
Proteins are polymers of amino acids conjoined through what type of bond? -
answersPeptide
Peptide bonds are what type of chemical bond? - answersAmide
Which of the following is considered a protein secondary structure? - answersAlpha-
Helix
An analysis is carried out on a purified nucleotide sample and the following percentage
of bases are observed: 20 % A; 30 % G; 35% C; 15% U. What type of sample was
isolated? - answersRNA
