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What is the primary site of protein digestion in the human body?
What is the primary site of protein digestion in the human body?
Which test results in a yellow-orange color indicating the presence of aromatic amino acids?
Which test results in a yellow-orange color indicating the presence of aromatic amino acids?
Which nitrogenous base pairs with adenine in DNA?
Which nitrogenous base pairs with adenine in DNA?
Which of the following proteins can be detected using the Lead acetate test?
Which of the following proteins can be detected using the Lead acetate test?
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What color result indicates a positive reaction for tryptophan in the Hopkins-Cole test?
What color result indicates a positive reaction for tryptophan in the Hopkins-Cole test?
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What is the primary difference between glycolysis and gluconeogenesis?
What is the primary difference between glycolysis and gluconeogenesis?
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Which of the following enzymes directly produces ATP during glycolysis?
Which of the following enzymes directly produces ATP during glycolysis?
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Which shuttle system is responsible for transporting NADH and yielding 3 ATP?
Which shuttle system is responsible for transporting NADH and yielding 3 ATP?
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How many irreversible steps are there in glycolysis, considering the presence of kinases?
How many irreversible steps are there in glycolysis, considering the presence of kinases?
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What is the result of pyruvate undergoing anaerobic glycolysis?
What is the result of pyruvate undergoing anaerobic glycolysis?
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Which enzyme catalyzes the conversion of oxaloacetate to phosphoenolpyruvate (PEP) in gluconeogenesis?
Which enzyme catalyzes the conversion of oxaloacetate to phosphoenolpyruvate (PEP) in gluconeogenesis?
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Which of the following is NOT a location where gluconeogenesis occurs?
Which of the following is NOT a location where gluconeogenesis occurs?
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What is the role of enolase in glycolysis?
What is the role of enolase in glycolysis?
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What is the primary function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum?
What is the primary function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum?
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What is the term used for proteins that are soluble in dilute acid or alkali?
What is the term used for proteins that are soluble in dilute acid or alkali?
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Which of the following proteins is characterized as being insoluble in water or dilute salt solutions?
Which of the following proteins is characterized as being insoluble in water or dilute salt solutions?
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Which organelle is known as the 'suicide sac' due to its hydrolytic enzymes?
Which organelle is known as the 'suicide sac' due to its hydrolytic enzymes?
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Which statement correctly describes peroxisomes?
Which statement correctly describes peroxisomes?
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Which type of protein can be coagulated by heat?
Which type of protein can be coagulated by heat?
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What process occurs to prevent the toxicity associated with NH3 in the brain?
What process occurs to prevent the toxicity associated with NH3 in the brain?
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In the fluid mosaic model of the cell membrane, what property do phospholipids exhibit?
In the fluid mosaic model of the cell membrane, what property do phospholipids exhibit?
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What is the role of the Golgi apparatus in the cell?
What is the role of the Golgi apparatus in the cell?
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Which protein is NOT classified as a primary derived protein?
Which protein is NOT classified as a primary derived protein?
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Which of the following proteins is insoluble in neutral solutions?
Which of the following proteins is insoluble in neutral solutions?
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Which type of ribosome is found in bacteria?
Which type of ribosome is found in bacteria?
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Which of these denatured proteins can only be dissolved by boiling in strong acids?
Which of these denatured proteins can only be dissolved by boiling in strong acids?
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Amino acids serve as building blocks for which biological macromolecule?
Amino acids serve as building blocks for which biological macromolecule?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding the solubility of prolamines?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the solubility of prolamines?
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What is the principal function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?
What is the principal function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?
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What is the primary function of Vitamin B1?
What is the primary function of Vitamin B1?
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Which vitamin deficiency is associated with Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome?
Which vitamin deficiency is associated with Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome?
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What condition is caused by a deficiency in Vitamin B3?
What condition is caused by a deficiency in Vitamin B3?
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Which vitamin is crucial for the metabolism of folic acid?
Which vitamin is crucial for the metabolism of folic acid?
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What is the main function of Vitamin B5?
What is the main function of Vitamin B5?
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Which deficiency leads to a condition characterized by peripheral neuritis?
Which deficiency leads to a condition characterized by peripheral neuritis?
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What is the primary deficiency condition associated with Vitamin B9?
What is the primary deficiency condition associated with Vitamin B9?
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Which vitamin acts as a coenzyme in fatty acid and carbohydrate metabolism?
Which vitamin acts as a coenzyme in fatty acid and carbohydrate metabolism?
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What condition is primarily caused by a deficiency in Vitamin B2?
What condition is primarily caused by a deficiency in Vitamin B2?
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Which of the following vitamins is NOT a water-soluble vitamin?
Which of the following vitamins is NOT a water-soluble vitamin?
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What is the primary function of vitamin A?
What is the primary function of vitamin A?
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Which vitamin is associated with wound healing due to its role in collagen synthesis?
Which vitamin is associated with wound healing due to its role in collagen synthesis?
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What condition is associated with a deficiency in vitamin A?
What condition is associated with a deficiency in vitamin A?
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Which process is indicated as a natural error leading to genetic variation?
Which process is indicated as a natural error leading to genetic variation?
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What is a key role of HGPRT in metabolism?
What is a key role of HGPRT in metabolism?
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Which vitamin is noted for enhancing iron absorption in the body?
Which vitamin is noted for enhancing iron absorption in the body?
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Which vitamin deficiency is characterized by symptoms associated with impaired collagen synthesis?
Which vitamin deficiency is characterized by symptoms associated with impaired collagen synthesis?
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What is a primary characteristic of fat-soluble vitamins?
What is a primary characteristic of fat-soluble vitamins?
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Study Notes
Biochemistry & Pharmacognosty
- Biochemistry is the science dealing with the chemical basis of life.
- Biomolecules are studied, including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.
- The cell is the basic unit of life, with a membrane having integral and peripheral proteins.
- The cell membrane is semi-permeable, allowing some substances to pass through.
- Carbohydrates are polyhydroxyaldehydes or polyhydroxyketones with monosaccharides as building blocks.
- Reactions include dehydration for synthesis and hydrolysis for degradation.
- Carbohydrates are classified based on the number of monomer units (monosaccharides, disaccharides, oligosaccharides, polysaccharides).
- Isomerism exists in carbohydrates (enantiomers, anomers, epimers, tautomers).
- Isomers have the same chemical formula but different structures.
- Pyranose- and furanose-forms of monosaccharide ring structures exist.
- Cells have organelles including ribosomes, endoplasmic reticulum, lysosomes, golgi apparatus and mitochondria.
- Metabolism encompasses catabolic (breaking down) and anabolic (building up) reactions.
- Amphibolism connects catabolic and anabolic pathways.
- The Krebs cycle helps produce energy for cells where acetyl CoA enters the cycle to produce energy units.
- Electron Transport Chain uses electron carriers and produces ATP for cellular energy.
- Glycolysis & Gluconeogenesis are pathways involving biochemical reactions that concern glucose.
- Glycogenolysis & Glycogenesis are pathways that involve the breakdown and synthesis of glycogen, respectively.
- Lipids are hydrophobic molecules categorized into simple, complex, and derived lipids.
- Waxes, fats/oils, and sterols are simple lipids while phospholipids, glycolipids, and lipoproteins are complex lipids.
- The components of lipids are fatty acids, monoglycerides, diglycerides, and triglycerides.
- Proteins are amino acid polymers with primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary structures.
- There are various classifications and functions of proteins (structural, enzymes, etc.)
- Nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) store genetic information in a double-helix structure.
- DNA replication leads to duplication via the semi-conservative method where each helix has a template and new strand.
- Protein synthesis and decoding of genetic information using mRNA, tRNA, and rRNA.
- Various types of mutations can occur, changing the genetic code and associated proteins.
- Various vitamins and associated biochemical functions are important to human metabolism.
Pharmacognosty
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Drugs are sourced from natural products (plants & animals).
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Studying plants and animals for drug sources is pharmacognosty.
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Crude drugs are collected plants and animals that undergo drying and processing to extract components.
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These include methods of collection, drying, and garbling.
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Extractives refer to the extracted active ingredients, while menstruum refers to the solvent.
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Qualitative tests (Carbohydrates and Proteins) exist to identify components in natural products.
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Physical constants (density, melting point) help in identification and classification of natural products.
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Classifications (taxonomic, morphological, and phylogenetic) can be used to classify natural products.
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Various volatile oils, glycosides, and other compounds are extracted via different techniques for many applications, from processing into extracts and or by other means.
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Test your knowledge on biochemistry concepts including protein digestion, glycolysis, and gluconeogenesis. This quiz will cover various enzymatic reactions and the biochemical pathways involved. Ideal for students studying biochemistry or related fields.