Biochemistry

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.

____ 1. The σ subunit helps the core enzyme recognize and bind to specific deoxynucleotide sequence
of the promoter region to form what?
a. primary transcript c. open complex
b. preinitiation complex d. initiator sequence
____ 2. Site of absorption: vitamin B12
a. duodenum c. ileum
b. jejunum d. small intestines

____ 3. The following amino acid is GLYCOGENIC ONLY

a. aspartate
b. isoleucine
c. leucine
d. lysine
e. tyrosine

____ 4. Hormones that are responsive to a decrease in blood glucose. They inhibit glycolysis and stimulate
gluconeogenesis in the liver by increasing the concentration of cAMP.
a. Glucagon and Insulin
b. Hexokinase and Glucokinase
c. Insulin and Epinephrine
d. Glucagon and Epinephrine
e. Epinephrine and norepinephrine

____ 5. First nucleotide sugar reported:

a. UDP Gal b. UDP Glc

____ 6. Important in the metabolism and interconversion of phospholipids.

a. Phosphatidylcholines
b. Phosphatidylinositol
c. Cardiolipin
d. Lypophospholipids
e. Plasmalogens
f. Sphingomyelins
____ 7. What cells are responsible for the synthesis of circulating, humoral antibodies also known as
immunoglobulins?
a. T cells c. C cells
b. B cells d. X cells
____ 8. Under normal conditions, it stores iron that can be called upon for use as conditions require.
a. haptoglobin c. trANSferrin
b. albumin d. ferritin
____ 9. Enzyme that catalyzes the phosphorylation of galactose using ATP as phosphate donor.
a. Glucokinase c. Galactokinase
b. Maltokinase d. None of the choices
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Answer Section

MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. ANS: B PTS: 1
2. ANS: C PTS: 1
3. ANS: A
( Harper’s Chapter 4)

PTS: 1
4. ANS: D PTS: 1
5. ANS: B PTS: 1
6. ANS: D PTS: 1
7. ANS: B PTS: 1
8. ANS: D PTS: 1
9. ANS: C PTS: 1