Which one of the following is a non-reducing carbohydrate?

1. Maltose

2. Sucrose

3. Lactose

4. Ribose 5-phosphate

Subtopic:  Carbohydrates |
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Level 1: 80%+
AIPMT - 2014
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Which one of the following structural formulae of two organic compounds are correctly identified along with its related function? 


 

1. A- Triglyceride – a major source of energy
2. B- Uracil – a component of DNA
3. A- Lecithin – a component of cell membrane
4. B- Adenine – a nucleotide that makes up nucleic acids

Subtopic:  Lipids |
 77%
Level 2: 60%+
AIPMT - 2011
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The curve given below shows enzymatic activity with relation to three conditions (pH, temperature and substrate concentration) what do the two axis (X and Y) represent? 

        
   

X-axis

Y-axis

(a)

Temperature

Enzyme activity

(b)

Substrate concentration

Enzyme activity

(c)

Enzyme activity

Temperature

(d)

Enzyme activity

pH

1.  (a)
2.  (b)
3.  (c)
4.  (d)

Subtopic:  Properties of Enzymes |
 72%
Level 2: 60%+
AIPMT - 2011
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Cellulose is the major component of cell walls of:

1. pythium

2. Xanthomonas

3. Pseudomonas

4. Saccharomyces

Subtopic:  Carbohydrates: Cellulose, Chitin, Inulin & Agar |
Level 3: 35%-60%
AIPMT - 2008
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Carbohydrates are commonly found as starch in plant storage organs. Which of the following five properties of starch (A-E) make it useful as a storage material?
 
(A) Easily translocated
(B) Chemically non-reactive
(C) Easily digested by animals
(D) Osmotically inactive
(E) Synthesized during photosynthesis

The useful properties are:
1. (B) and (C)
2. (B) and (D)
3. (A), (C) and (E)
4. (A) and (E)
Subtopic:  Carbohydrates: Starch & Glycogen |
 59%
Level 3: 35%-60%
AIPMT - 2008
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A competitive inhibitor of succinic dehydrogenase is:

1. malonate 2. oxaloacetate
3. α-ketoglutarate 4. malate
Subtopic:  Enzyme Inhibition: Introduction | Enzyme Inhibition |
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AIPMT - 2008
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The biological organisation starts with:

1. Submicroscopic molecular level

2. Cellular level

3. Organisms level

4. Atomic level

Subtopic:  Element Analysis |
 51%
Level 3: 35%-60%
AIPMT - 2007
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Which one of the following is a fat-soluble vitamin and its related deficiency disease?

1. Ascorbic acid - Scurvy
2. Retinol - Xerophthalmia
3. Cobalamine - Beri-Beri
4. Calciferol - Pellagra

Subtopic:  Enzyme Cofactors |
 59%
Level 3: 35%-60%
AIPMT - 2007
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Many elements are found in living organisms either free or in the form of compounds. Which one of the following is negligible in living organisms?

1. Silicon

2. Magnesium

3. Iron

4. Sodium

Subtopic:  Introduction |
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Level 1: 80%+
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Which of the following represents uridylic acid?

1. Uracil + Ribose

2. Uridine + Phosphoric acid

3. Uracil + Phosphoric acid

4. Uridine + Ribose + Phosphoric acid

Subtopic:  Nucleic Acid |
 57%
Level 3: 35%-60%
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