1. It is a highly complex substance that is present in all living organisms.

a. Nucleic acid
b. Cholesterol
c. Protein
d. Carbohydrates
ANSWER: C

2. These are group of organic compounds containing two functional groups – amino
and carboxyl.
a. Lipids
b. Lipoproteins
c. Triglycerides
d. Amino acids
ANSWER: D

3. These are proteins that catalyse chemical reactions.

a. Enzymes
b. Transport proteins
c. Metallo-proteins
d. Glycoproteins
ANSWER: A

4. The reference interval for serum total protein for ambulatory adults. 6.5 to 8.3 g/dL
a. 2.6-4.9 g/dL
b. 6.5-8.3 g/dL
c. 7.9-10.8 g/dL
d. 3.4-5.7 d/dL
ANSWER: B

5. It is a single-chain globular protein of 153 amino acids, containing a heme (iron-

containing) prosthetic group.
a. Cystatin C
b. Adiponectin
c. Myoglobin
d. Fibronectin
ANSWER: C

6. What is the total protein method which involves the digestion of protein and
measurement of nitrogen?
a. Kjeldahl method
b. Lowry (Folin-Ciocalteu) method
c. Durant method
d. Nephelometric method
ANSWER: A

7. A type of protein structure which is composed of only amino acids.

a. Conjugated protein
 b. Quaternary structure
c. Secondary structure
d. Simple protein
ANSWER: D

8. What is the reference value for albumin in adults?

a. 55-100 g/L
b. 35-55 g/L
c. 25-35 g/L
d. 35-45 g/L
ANSWER: B

9. All of the following are non-essential amino acids except:

a. Alanine
b. Asparagine
c. Methionine
d. Serine
ANSWER: C

10. This refers to a variety of conditions in which amyloid proteins are abnormally
deposited in organs and/or tissues.
a. Amyloidosis
b. Chronic myeloid leukemia
c. Cystic fibrosis
d. Myocardial infarction
ANSWER: A