Biomolecules
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Carbohydrates (Classification and Structure)
SubtopicCarbohydrates (Classification and Structure) under Biomolecules for Grade 12 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Starch produces a characteristic intense blue color when reacted with which reagent?
A.Benedict's solution
B.Iodine solution
C.Fehling's solution
D.Schiff's reagent
- 2.
Plant cell walls are predominantly composed of which structural polysaccharide?
A.Starch
B.Glycogen
C.Cellulose
D.Amylose
- 3.
Which monosaccharide is the primary sugar found in the human bloodstream?
A.Fructose
B.Galactose
C.Glucose
D.Ribose
- 4.
The linkage between two glucose units in maltose is described as:
A.-1,4-glycosidic linkage
B.-1,4-glycosidic linkage
C.-1,6-glycosidic linkage
D.-1,6-glycosidic linkage
- 5.
Study the classification of monosaccharides in the flowchart provided below. Based on their functional groups and carbon counts, which pair of labels correctly identifies the categories for Glyceraldehyde and Fructose respectively?
A.1 and 2
B.3 and 4
C.1 and 4
D.2 and 3
- 6.
The glycosidic linkage in Sucrose exists between:
A.C-1 of glucose and C-2 of fructose
B.C-1 of glucose and C-4 of fructose
C.C-1 of glucose and C-1 of fructose
D.C-2 of glucose and C-2 of fructose
- 7.
Which of the following is not a property of glucose?
A.It is an aldose
B.It is a hexose
C.It is a non-reducing sugar
D.It shows mutarotation
- 8.
When glucose reacts with to form an oxime, it confirms the presence of:
A.An aldehyde group
B.A ketone group
C.A carbonyl group
D.A primary alcohol group
- 9.
The total number of stereoisomers for the cyclic furanose form of -fructose is:
A.4
B.8
C.16
D.2
- 10.
Which carbon atoms are joined by a glycosidic bond in maltose?
A.and
B.and
C.and
D.and
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Proteins (Amino Acids and Peptide Bond)
SubtopicProteins (Amino Acids and Peptide Bond) under Biomolecules for Grade 12 CBSE.
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- 1.
Which of the following amino acids has a thiol () functional group?
A.Alanine
B.Methionine
C.Cysteine
D.Serine
- 2.
What occurs when a protein is completely hydrolyzed?
A.The peptide bonds remain intact
B.The peptide bonds are broken
C.New peptide bonds are formed
D.The primary structure is preserved
- 3.
Amino acids are known as the building blocks of:
A.Carbohydrates
B.Vitamins
C.Proteins
D.Lipids
- 4.
The number of naturally occurring standard amino acids that make up most proteins is:
A.10
B.20
C.50
D.100
- 5.
An -amino acid has an isoelectric point () of 5.2. If a sample of this amino acid is placed in an electrophoresis cell with a buffer solution maintained at 7.4, which of the following statements correctly predicts its migration behavior?
A.It remains stationary at the origin because the molecule exists as a neutral zwitterion at this .
B.It migrates toward the cathode because at 7.4, the amino acid exists primarily in its cationic form.
C.It migrates toward the anode because at 7.4, the amino acid exists primarily in its anionic form.
D.It migrates toward the cathode because at 7.4, the amino acid exists primarily in its anionic form.
- 6.
Which of the following amino acids contains a second amino group in the side chain but is NOT classified as a basic amino acid because the second nitrogen is part of an amide group?
A.Arginine
B.Asparagine
C.Lysine
D.Histidine
- 7.
Amino acids generally have high melting points and behave like crystalline salts because of:
A.Their large molecular weight
B.The presence of peptide bonds
C.The formation of Zwitterions
D.The existence of -configuration
- 8.
In the synthesis of a peptide, DCC (Dicyclohexylcarbodiimide) is primarily used to:
A.Protect the amino group
B.Protect the carboxyl group
C.Activate the carboxyl group for amide bond formation
D.Sequence the amino acids
- 9.
Which of the following amino acids contains a thioether linkage?
A.Cysteine
B.Cystine
C.Methionine
D.Serine
- 10.
A peptide sequence is analyzed and found to contain 1 mol of Gly, 1 mol of Ala, and 1 mol of Phe. Treatment with Sanger's reagent followed by hydrolysis yields DNP-Alanine. Treatment with carboxypeptidase yields free Phenylalanine. What is the sequence?
A.Gly-Ala-Phe
B.Phe-Gly-Ala
C.Ala-Gly-Phe
D.Ala-Phe-Gly
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- 1.
The activity of an enzyme is most sensitive to changes in which two factors?
A.Pressure and volume
B.Temperature and pH
C.Color and density
D.Mass and weight
- 2.
Enzymes belong to which broad class of biological macromolecules?
A.Lipids
B.Proteins
C.Carbohydrates
D.Nucleic acids
- 3.
Which enzyme catalyzes the hydrolysis of sucrose to produce an equimolar mixture of glucose and fructose?
A.Maltase
B.Sucrase
C.Lactase
D.Cellulase
- 4.
The lock and key model explains that the enzyme and substrate have:
A.Opposite charges
B.Complementary shapes
C.Identical structures
D.Variable shapes
- 5.
The International Union of Biochemistry (IUB) classifies enzymes into six functional categories based on the specific type of reaction they catalyze. To which class does the enzyme belong that facilitates the biochemical conversion shown in the diagram?
A.Hydrolases
B.Isomerases
C.Lyases
D.Ligases
- 6.
Which of the following is true about the nature of the bond between an enzyme and a substrate during the formation of the ES complex?
A.It is always a strong permanent covalent bond
B.It typically involves weak interactions like hydrogen bonding or Van der Waals forces
C.It is a metallic bond
D.No chemical interaction occurs until the product is formed
- 7.
The Michaelis constant () is a measure of:
A.The maximum speed of the reaction
B.The concentration of the enzyme
C.The affinity of the enzyme for its substrate
D.The temperature sensitivity of the enzyme
- 8.
Which statement regarding coenzymes is FALSE?
A.Most coenzymes are derivatives of vitamins.
B.Coenzymes serve as transient carriers of specific functional groups.
C.A single coenzyme can work with many different apoenzymes.
D.Coenzymes are always made up of long chains of amino acids.
- 9.
Enzymes that catalyze the removal of groups from substrates by mechanisms other than hydrolysis, leaving double bonds, are called:
A.Transferases
B.Lyases
C.Isomerases
D.Hydrolases
- 10.
Which of the following describes the 'transition state' in an enzymatic reaction?
A.A stable intermediate with the lowest energy level.
B.A short-lived, high-energy molecular configuration where bonds are being broken and formed.
C.The state where the enzyme is completely denatured.
D.The final state where the product is released from the active site.
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Vitamins (Classification and Functions)
SubtopicVitamins (Classification and Functions) under Biomolecules for Grade 12 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which vitamin is essential for maintaining the health of the epithelial tissues and vision?
A.Vitamin B12
B.Vitamin A
C.Vitamin C
D.Vitamin D
- 2.
Which of the following is a fat-soluble vitamin stored specifically in the liver?
A.Vitamin B1
B.Vitamin C
C.Vitamin A
D.Vitamin B6
- 3.
A lack of which vitamin in the diet can cause digestive disorders and a burning sensation in the skin?
A.Vitamin B2
B.Vitamin K
C.Vitamin A
D.Vitamin E
- 4.
Which vitamin is known to be very sensitive to heat and is easily destroyed during cooking?
A.Vitamin A
B.Vitamin D
C.Vitamin C
D.Vitamin K
- 5.
Which vitamin is essential for the conversion of prothrombin to thrombin in the blood coagulation cascade?
A.Vitamin A
B.Vitamin C
C.Vitamin K
D.Vitamin E
- 6.
Identify the vitamin that plays a crucial role in preventing the oxidative damage of unsaturated lipids in cell membranes.
A.Vitamin
B.Vitamin C
C.Vitamin E
D.Vitamin K
- 7.
A deficiency in which vitamin is often associated with burning sensation in the feet and general fatigue?
A.Pantothenic acid ()
B.Ascorbic acid
C.Calciferol
D.Retinol
- 8.
Vitamin (Niacin) can be synthesized in the body from the amino acid Tryptophan. What is the efficiency of this conversion in humans?
A.1 mg Niacin from 10 mg Tryptophan
B.1 mg Niacin from 60 mg Tryptophan
C.10 mg Niacin from 1 mg Tryptophan
D.60 mg Niacin from 1 mg Tryptophan
- 9.
Why are fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) potentially more toxic when taken in high doses compared to water-soluble vitamins?
A.They are chemically more reactive than water-soluble vitamins.
B.They are not excreted in the urine and accumulate in the liver and adipose tissues.
C.They catalyze the breakdown of essential water-soluble vitamins.
D.They increase the acidity of the blood significantly.
- 10.
The molecule of Vitamin A (Retinol) is composed of five-carbon units. How many such units are present in one molecule of Retinol?
A.Two
B.Three
C.Four
D.Six
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Nucleic Acids (DNA and RNA)
SubtopicNucleic Acids (DNA and RNA) under Biomolecules for Grade 12 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
In the structure of nucleic acids, the backbone is formed by alternating:
A.Sugar and Base
B.Base and Phosphate
C.Sugar and Phosphate
D.Base and Base
- 2.
Which of the following is NOT a constituent of DNA?
A.Phosphate
B.Ribose
C.Adenine
D.Cytosine
- 3.
The monomeric unit of RNA is called a:
A.Deoxyribonucleoside
B.Ribonucleotide
C.Deoxyribonucleotide
D.Ribonucleoside
- 4.
What is the full name of the sugar found in DNA?
A.Ribose
B.2-Deoxyribose
C.Glucose
D.Galactose
- 5.
The sugar moiety in DNA is -D-2-deoxyribose. The '2-deoxy' prefix indicates that:
A.Oxygen is missing at the position of the ribose ring.
B.The sugar has only two oxygen atoms in total.
C.There are two deoxy groups at and .
D.The ring is a 2-membered ring.
- 6.
Which of the following is a pyrimidine base?
A.Adenine
B.Guanine
C.Uracil
D.None of the above
- 7.
Which of the following statements about DNA replication is chemically accurate?
A.It involves the formation of new phosphodiester bonds by the enzyme DNA polymerase.
B.It results in two identical DNA molecules, each containing two completely new strands.
C.It occurs in the direction only.
D.It breaks the covalent bonds between the sugar and the base.
- 8.
In the context of the chemical stability of genetic material, why is DNA considered better than RNA for long-term storage?
A.DNA is single-stranded.
B.DNA contains Uracil which is more stable than Thymine.
C.The absence of the group in DNA makes it less reactive towards hydrolysis.
D.DNA can replicate itself without enzymes.
- 9.
The discovery of the DNA double helix structure by Watson and Crick in 1953 was heavily dependent on the data produced by:
A.Erwin Chargaff
B.Rosalind Franklin
C.Linus Pauling
D.Frederick Griffith
- 10.
What is the structural difference between Deoxyribose and Ribose?
A.Ribose has an -OH group at while Deoxyribose has -H at .
B.Deoxyribose has an -OH group at while Ribose has -H at .
C.Ribose is a hexose, Deoxyribose is a pentose.
D.Deoxyribose has an extra oxygen at .
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Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which hormone is primarily involved in the regulation of the sleep-wake cycle and circadian rhythms?
A.Melatonin
B.Thyroxine
C.Insulin
D.Oxytocin
- 2.
What happens to most hormones after they have completed their specific task?
A.They are recycled by the gland
B.They are inactivated and excreted
C.They are stored in the liver
D.They become vitamins
- 3.
Which gland is often described as having an H-shape or butterfly shape and is located in the neck?
A.Pituitary gland
B.Adrenal gland
C.Thyroid gland
D.Pancreas
- 4.
The hormone responsible for regulating the secondary sexual characteristics in males is:
A.Estrogen
B.Progesterone
C.Testosterone
D.Insulin
- 5.
Noradrenaline (Norepinephrine) acts primarily as a hormone that increases blood pressure by which mechanism?
A.Increasing the excretion of water
B.Causing vasoconstriction of blood vessels
C.Lowering the heart rate
D.Dilating the arteries to the skin
- 6.
Which part of the brain is chemically and physically linked to the pituitary gland, serving as the master control center for the endocrine system?
A.Cerebellum
B.Hypothalamus
C.Medulla oblongata
D.Pons
- 7.
The chemical structure of most steroid hormones is characterized by a specific arrangement of carbon atoms. How many rings are typically found in the steroid nucleus?
A.Two six-membered rings
B.Three six-membered and one five-membered ring
C.Four six-membered rings
D.Two six-membered and two five-membered rings
- 8.
The hormone Secretin, the first hormone ever discovered, is produced in the duodenum in response to:
A.High blood glucose
B.Low pH (acidity) in the duodenum
C.High fat content in the diet
D.Low blood calcium levels
- 9.
The secondary messenger (Inositol triphosphate) works in conjunction with which ion to trigger cellular responses to hormones like Oxytocin?
A.B.C.D. - 10.
Which of the following is a non-steroidal hormone that can still pass through the cell membrane because of its lipophilic nature?
A.Insulin
B.Adrenaline
C.Thyroxine
D.Glucagon
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Structure of Proteins and Denaturation
SubtopicStructure of Proteins and Denaturation under Biomolecules for Grade 12 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
What is the effect of denaturation on the solubility of many globular proteins?
A.Solubility increases
B.Solubility decreases (they often coagulate)
C.Solubility remains exactly the same
D.Solubility becomes infinite
- 2.
Which of the following is true for the quaternary structure of proteins?
A.It is present in all proteins
B.It involves the arrangement of multiple polypeptide chains
C.It is only stabilized by peptide bonds
D.It describes the sequence of amino acids
- 3.
The shape of fibrous proteins is usually:
A.Spherical
B.Thread-like or fiber-like
C.Irregular clumps
D.Cubic
- 4.
Which of the following will NOT typically denature a protein?
A.Strong acids
B.Heavy metal salts
C.Distilled water at room temperature
D.Concentrated urea
- 5.
A polypeptide chain has a specific directionality as it is synthesized from amino acid residues. In the provided diagram of a protein chain, what do the terms 'Terminal 1' and 'Terminal 2' most likely represent in terms of chemical structure?
A.The names of the two different polypeptide subunits of a dimeric protein like insulin.
B.The specific side chains or R-groups that determine the protein's solubility.
C.The free amino group () and the free carboxyl group () at the opposite ends of the chain.
D.The two specific locations where the chain undergoes denaturation during heating.
- 6.
The secondary structure of proteins is primarily stabilized by hydrogen bonding between the peptide groups. Based on the classification shown in the diagram, which of the following correctly distinguishes the nature of these bonds in the -helix and -pleated sheet?
A.In an -helix, the hydrogen bonds are intramolecular, whereas in a -pleated sheet, they are intermolecular.
B.In an -helix, the hydrogen bonds are intermolecular, whereas in a -pleated sheet, they are intramolecular.
C.Both -helix and -pleated sheets are stabilized primarily by ionic interactions and disulfide bridges.
D.The -helix is a planar sheet-like structure, while the -pleated sheet is a coiled right-handed screw.
- 7.
Which of the following is NOT a level of protein structure?
A.Primary
B.Secondary
C.Tertiary
D.Pentary
- 8.
What is the primary reason that denatured proteins often precipitate from solution?
A.The protein molecules become smaller and less heavy.
B.Hydrophobic groups previously buried in the interior are exposed, leading to aggregation.
C.The protein molecules acquire a large net charge.
D.The peptide bonds are converted into ether linkages.
- 9.
Which of the following is a reversible denaturation?
A.Frying an egg.
B.Adding a small amount of salt to a protein solution (salting out/in) without extreme pH/heat.
C.Curdling of milk with acid.
D.Permanent waving of hair using reducing and oxidizing agents (though technically a chemical modification of crosslinks).
- 10.
In the -pleated sheet, the 'pleats' are formed due to:
A.The planar nature of the peptide bond and the tetrahedral geometry of the -carbon.
B.The presence of bulky proline residues at every turn.
C.The repulsion between carbonyl oxygens.
D.The formation of disulfide bridges at regular intervals.
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