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Which are the organic substances relatively insoluble in water, soluble in organic solvents (alcohol, ether).
Biochemistry Pharmacist Competitive Exams
Q. Which are the organic substances relatively insoluble in water, soluble in organic solvents (alcohol, ether).
Ans → Lipids
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This question is taken from the test/quiz post: Biochemistry Important One Liner Questions on Lipids - attemp/practice
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Q. The isomerism associated with unsaturated fatty acids
Ans → Geometric isomerism (cis-trans isomerism)
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Q. The lipids that are not the structural components of biological membranes
Ans → Triacylglycerols
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Q. The prefix sn used to represent glycerol, sn stands for
Ans → Stereospecific number
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Q. The number of mg of KOH required to hydrolyse 1 g fat or oil is known as
Ans → Saponification number
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Q. The phospholipid that prevents the adherence of inner surfaces of lungs
Ans → Dipalmitoyl lecithin
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Q. The phospholipid that produces second messengers in hormonal action
Ans → Phosphatidylinositol
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Q. Which is the simplest form of glycolipids which occur in the membranes of nervous tissue.
Ans → Cerebrosides
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Q. The lipids that possess both hydrophobic (non -polar) and hydrophilic (polar) groups are known as
Ans → amphipathic
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Q. Which are the organic substances relatively insoluble in water, soluble in organic solvents (alcohol, ether).
Ans → Lipids
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Q. Which are the essential fatty acids that need to be supplied in the diet.
Ans → PUFA
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Ans → memory
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Q. When a complex is formed between a metal ion and an a ligand in solution, the equilibrium may be expressed by a constant which is related to the free energy change for the process
Ans → stability constant
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Q. The very first enzyme elevated in serum in myocardial infarction
Ans → Creatine phosphokinase (CPK)
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Q. A term applied to the combination of molecules of a substance with one another to form more complex systems.
Ans → association
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Q. A chemical in a reaction that is used up before other ingredients in the reaction, thus limiting how much of the resulting substance can be produced.
Ans → limiting reagent
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Q. Fourth stage of disease, during which the number of pathogens present in the host decreases, along with signs and symptoms of disease
Ans → period of decline
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Ans → Epimers
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Q. The two final products in the -oxidation of odd chain fatty acids are
Ans → Acetyl CoA and propionyl CoA
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Q. the method for producing gasoline from heavy petroleum distillates.
Ans → catalytic cracking
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Q. Greasy, semi-solid preparation for external application, often anhydrous, containing dissolved or dispersed medicaments.
Ans → ointment
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Q. Substance that acts as adhesives to bind together powders for making tablets (direct tableting) or granules (granulation) that are mainly used in tableting.
Ans → binder
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Ans → peroxygen
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Ans → Glycine, Cysteine, Glutamate
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Ans → moistening agents
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Ans → periplasmic space
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Ans → Vitamin E (tocopherol)
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Q. Anti-tuberculosis drug, isonicotinic acid hydrazide (INH) leads to the deficiency of vitamin
Ans → Pyridoxine (B6)
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Ans → decomposition
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Q. Vehicle often ethanol used in combination to increase the solubility of drugs.
Ans → cosolvent
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Q. Electronegativity is a measure of the attraction an atom has for electrons.
Ans → Electronegativity
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Q. A compound possessing hydrophobic and hydrophilic groups in its structure is known as
Ans → Ampipathic
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Q. An aqueous solution used for the prevention and treatment of mouth and throat infections.
Ans → gargle
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Q. Antihelminthic drug of the benzimidazole class that binds to helminthic β-tubulin, preventing microtubule formation
Ans → mebendazole
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Q. The term given to organic molecules which contain no multiple bonds.
Ans → saturated
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Ans → Succinate thiokinase
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