The secondary structure of protein is represented by:
1. α-Helix structure
2. β-Pleated sheet structure
3. Both 1 and 2
4. None of the above

Subtopic:  α - Amino Acids, Peptide Bond, Proteins & Structure |
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α-helix structure of proteins is stabilized by :

1. H-bonds formed between the −SH and C=O group.
2. H-bonds formed between the −NH and C=O group.
3. Ionic bonds formed between the −SH and C=O group.
4. Ionic bonds formed between the −NH and C=O group.

Subtopic:  α - Amino Acids, Peptide Bond, Proteins & Structure |
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Amino acids exhibit amphoteric behavior as:

1. They can act both as an acid and as a base.

2. They can act only as an acid but not as a base.

3. They can act only as a base but not an acid.

4. None of the above.

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The denaturation of proteins indicates:

1. The primary structure of a protein is destroyed and the enzyme loses it's activity.
2. The primary structure of a protein is destroyed and the enzyme enhances it's activity.
3. The secondary and tertiary structures of a protein are destroyed and the enzyme loses it's activity.
4. The secondary and tertiary structures of a protein are destroyed and the enzyme enhances it's activity.

Subtopic:  α - Amino Acids, Peptide Bond, Proteins & Structure |
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A nucleoside is different from a nucleotide as:

Nucleoside Nucleotide
1. Sugar, Protein Sugar, Protein, Phosphoric acid
2. Fatty acid, Base Fatty acid, Base, Phosphoric acid
3. Sugar, Base Sugar, Base, Phosphoric acid
4. Sugar, Base, Phosphoric acid Sugar, Base
Subtopic:   DNA, RNA & Metal Ions |
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Monosaccharides are:

1. Carbohydrates that can't be hydrolysed further to give simpler units of polyhydroxy aldehyde or ketone. 
2. Classified on the basis of the number of carbon atoms and the functional group present in them.
3. The monomers of carbohydrates.
4. All of the above.

Subtopic:  Carbohydrates - Classification & D-L configuration |
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Consider the following statements:

a. Proteins are synthesized by various RNA molecules in the cell and commands for protein synthesis are present in DNA.
b. RNA contains β-D-ribose and DNA contains  β-D-2-deoxyribose.
c. RNA contains thymine and DNA contains uracil.
d. RNA molecules are of three types, that is, messenger RNA, ribosomal RNA, and transfer RNA

The incorrect statement(s) are:

1. a, b and d

2. Only a and b

3. Only d

4. Only c

Subtopic:   DNA, RNA & Metal Ions |
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The term glycosidic linkage means :

1. Two monosaccharide units bonded by an oxygen atom.
2. Two monosaccharide units bonded by a sulphur atom.
3. Two peptide units bonded by an oxygen atom.
4. Two peptide units bonded by an hydrogen atom.

Subtopic:  Carbohydrates - Classification & D-L configuration |
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Reducing sugars are -

1. Carbohydrates that reduce Fehling’s solution and Tollen’s reagent.
2. Carbohydrates that reduce only Tollen’s reagent.
3. Carbohydrates that reduce only Fehling’s solution .
4. Carbohydrates that reduce HI

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The helical structure of a protein is stabilized by:

1. Hydrogen bonds 2. Ether bonds
3. Peptide bonds 4. Dipeptide bonds 
Subtopic:  α - Amino Acids, Peptide Bond, Proteins & Structure |
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AIPMT - 2004
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