Biomolecules · Biology · NEET

Start Practice

MCQ (Single Correct Answer)

1

Which of the following is a nucleotide?

NEET 2024 (Re-Examination)
2

Ligases is a class of enzymes responsible for catalysing the linking together of two compounds. Which of the following bonds is not catalysed by it?

NEET 2024 (Re-Examination)
3

Which of the following are not fatty acids?

A. Glutamic acid

B. Arachidonic acid

C. Palmitic acid

D. Lecithin

E. Aspartic acid

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

NEET 2024 (Re-Examination)
4

Which of the following graphs depicts the effect of substrate concentration on velocity of enzyme catalysed reaction?

NEET 2024 (Re-Examination)
5

Enzymes that catalyse the removal of groups from substrates by mechanisms other than hydrolysis leaving double bonds, are known as :

NEET 2024 (Re-Examination)
6

Match List-I with List-II.

List - I List - II
(A) Primary structure of protein (I) Human haemoglobin
(B) Secondary structure of protein (II) Disulphide bonds
(C) Tertiary structure of protein (III) Polypeptide chain
(D) Quanternary structure of protein (IV) Alpha helix and $$\beta$$ sheet

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

NEET 2024 (Re-Examination)
7

Lecithin, a small molecular weight organic compound found in living tissues, is an example of:

NEET 2024
8

The cofactor of the enzyme carboxypeptidase is:

NEET 2024
9

Inhibition of Succinic dehydrogenase enzyme by malonate is a classical example of:

NEET 2024
10

Match List I with List II

List - I List - II
A. GLUT-4 I. Hormone
B. Insulin II. Enzyme
C. Trypsin III. Intercellular ground substance
D. Collagen IV. Enables glucose transport into cells

Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

NEET 2024
11

Match List I with List II:

List - I List - II
A. Lipase I. Peptide bond
B. Nuclease II. Ester bond
C. Protease III. Glycosidic bond
D. Amylase IV. Phosphodiester bond

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

NEET 2024
12

Regarding catalytic cycle of an enzyme action, select the correct sequential steps :

A. Substrate enzyme complex formation.

B. Free enzyme ready to bind with another substrate.

C. Release of products.

D. Chemical bonds of the substrate broken.

E. Substrate binding to active site.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

NEET 2024
13

Match List - I with List - II

List - I List - II
(A) Protein (I) C=C double bonds
(B) Unsaturated fatty acid (II) Phosphodiester bond
(C) Nucleic acid (III) Glycosidic bonds
(D) Polysaccharide (IV) Peptide bonds

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

NEET 2023 Manipur
14

Inulin is a polymer of :

NEET 2023 Manipur
15

Which of the following is not a secondary metabolite?

NEET 2023 Manipur
16

Match List-I with List-II.

List - I List - II
(A) Terpenoides (I) Codeine
(B) Lectins (II) Diterpenes
(C) Alkaloids (III) Ricin
(D) Toxins (IV) Concanavalin A

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

NEET 2023 Manipur
17

Cellulose does not form blue colour with Iodine because

NEET 2023
18

Given below are two statements:

Statement I: A protein is imagined as a line, the left end represented by first amino acid (C-terminal) and the right end represented by last amino acid (N-terminal).

Statement II: Adult human haemoglobin, consists of 4 subunits (two subunits of $$\alpha$$ type and two subunits of $$\beta$$ type.)

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

NEET 2023
19

Given below are two statements :

Statement I : Low temperature preserves the enzyme in a temporarily inactive state whereas high temperature destroys enzymatic activity because proteins are denatured by heat.

Statement II : When the inhibitor closely resembles the substrate in its molecular structure and inhibits the activity of the enzyme, it is known as competitive inhibitor.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

NEET 2023
20

When a carrier protein facilitates the movement of two molecules across the membrane in same direction, it is called

NEET 2022 Phase 2
21

Match List-I with List-II

List-I
List-II
(a) Adenine (i) Pigment
(b) Anthocyanin (ii) Polysaccharide
(c) Chitin (iii) Alkaloid
(d) Codeine (iv) Purine

Choose the correct answer from the options given below

NEET 2022 Phase 2
22

Primary proteins are also called as polypeptides because :

NEET 2022 Phase 2
23

Which of the following pair represents free living nitrogen fixing aerobic bacteria?

NEET 2022 Phase 2
24

Choose the incorrect enzymatic rection:

NEET 2022 Phase 2
25

If DNA contained sulfur instead of phosphorus and proteins contained phosphorus instead of sulfur, what would have been the outcome of Hershey and Chase experiment?

NEET 2022 Phase 2
26

Given below are two statements:

Statement I : Amino acids have a property of ionizable nature of $$-$$NH2 and $$-$$COOH groups, hence have different structures at different pH.

Statement-II : Amino acids can exist as Zwitterionic form at acidic and basic pH.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

NEET 2022 Phase 2
27

In the enzyme which catalyses the breakdown of:

H2O2 $$\to$$ H2O + O2

the prosthetic group is :

NEET 2022 Phase 2
28

Read the following statements on lipids and find out correct set of statements :

(a) Lecithin found in the plasma membrane is a glycolipid

(b) Saturated fatty acids possess one or more c = c bonds

(c) Gingely oil has lower melting point, hence remains as oil in winter

(d) Lipids are generally insoluble in water but soluble in some organic solvents

(e) When fatty acid is esterified with glycerol, monoglycerides are formed

Choose the correct answer from the option given below:

NEET 2022 Phase 1
29

A dehydration reaction links two glucose molecules to product maltose. If the formula for glucose is C6H12O6 then what is the formula for maltose?

NEET 2022 Phase 1
30

Match List-I with List-II:

List - I
(Biological Molecules)
List - II
(Biological functions)
(a) Glycogen (i) Hormone
(b) Globulin (ii) Biocatalyst
(c) Steroids (iii) Antibody
(d) Thrombin (iv) Storage product

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

NEET 2022 Phase 1
31
Which of the following are not secondary metabolites in plants?
NEET 2021
32
Match List-I with List-II.

List-I List-II
(a) Protein (i) C = C double bonds
(b) Unsaturated fatty acid (ii) Phosphodiester bonds
(c) Nucleic acid (iii) Glycosidic bonds
(d) Polysaccharide (iv) Peptide bonds


Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
NEET 2021
33
Following are the statements with reference to 'lipids'.

(1) Lipids having only single bonds are called unsaturated fatty acids

(2) Lecithin is a phospholipid.

(3) Trihydroxy propane is glycerol

(4) Palmitic acid has 20 carbon atoms including carboxyl carbon.

(5) Arachidonic acid has 16 carbon atoms.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
NEET 2021
34
Identify the substances having glycosidic bond and peptide bond, respectively in their structure
NEET 2020 Phase 1
35
Which one of the following is the most abundant protein in the animals?
NEET 2020 Phase 1
36
Match the following

(a) Inhibitor of catalytic activity (i) Ricin
(b) Possess peptide bonds (ii) Malonate
(c) Cell wall material in fungi (iii) Chitin
(d) Secondary metabolite (iv) Collagen

Choose the correct option from the following
NEET 2020 Phase 1
37
Identify the wrong statement with reference to the gene ‘I’ that controls ABO blood groups.
NEET 2020 Phase 1
38
Identify the basic amino acid from the following
NEET 2020 Phase 1
39
Consider the following statements :

(A) Coenzyme of metal ion that is tightly bound to enzyme protein is called prosthetic group.
(B) A complete catalytic active enzyme with its bound prosthetic group is called apoenzyme

Select the correct option
NEET 2019
40
Concanavalin A is :
NEET 2019
41
The two functional groups characteristic of sugars are
NEET 2018
42
Which of the following are not polymeric?
NEET 2017
43
Which of the following statements is correct with reference to enzymes?
NEET 2017
44
Which of the following is the least likely to be involved in stablishing the three-dimensional folding of most proteins?
NEET 2016 Phase 2
45
Which of the following describes the given graph correctly?

NEET 2016 Phase 2 Biology - Biomolecules Question 87 English
NEET 2016 Phase 2
46
A non-proteinaceous enzyme is
NEET 2016 Phase 2
47
A typical fat molecule is made up of
NEET 2016 Phase 1
48
Which one of the following statements is wrong?
NEET 2016 Phase 1
49
The chitinous exoskeleton of arthropods is formed by the polymerisation of
AIPMT 2015
50
Which of the following biomolecules does have a phosphodiester bond?
AIPMT 2015
51
Which one of the following statements is incorrect?
AIPMT 2015 Cancelled Paper
52
Which one of the following is a non - reducing carbohydrate?
AIPMT 2014
53
Select the option which is not correct with respect to enzyme action.
AIPMT 2014
54
The figure shows a hypothetical tetrapeptide portion of a protein with parts labelled A - D. Which one of the following options is correct?
NEET 2013 (Karnataka) Biology - Biomolecules Question 73 English
NEET 2013 (Karnataka)
55
Which of the following statements about enzymes is wrong?
NEET 2013 (Karnataka)
56
Uridine, present only in RNA is a
NEET 2013 (Karnataka)
57
Macromolecule chitin is
NEET 2013
58
A phosphoglyceride is always made up of
NEET 2013
59
Transition state structure of the substrate formed during an enzymatic reaction is
NEET 2013
60
The essential chemical components of many coenzymes are
NEET 2013
61
Which one of the following biomolecules is correctly characterized?
AIPMT 2012 Mains
62
Which one of the following is wrong statement?
AIPMT 2012 Prelims
63
The given diagrammatic representation shows one of the caregories of small molecular weight organic compounds in the living tissues. Identify the category shown and the one blank component ''X'' in it.
AIPMT 2012 Prelims Biology - Biomolecules Question 70 English
AIPMT 2012 Prelims
64
Which one is the most abundant protein in the animal world?
AIPMT 2012 Prelims
65
Which one out of A - D given below correctly represents the structural formula of the basic amino acid?

AIPMT 2012 Prelims Biology - Biomolecules Question 72 English
AIPMT 2012 Prelims
66
The curve given below shows enzymatic activity in relation to three conditions (pH, temperature and substrate concentration). What do the two axes (x and y) represent?

AIPMT 2011 Prelims Biology - Biomolecules Question 67 English
AIPMT 2011 Prelims
67
Which one of the following structural formulae of two organic compounds is correctly identified along with its related function?

AIPMT 2011 Prelims Biology - Biomolecules Question 66 English
AIPMT 2011 Prelims
68
Three of the following statements about enzymes are correct and one is wrong. Which one is wrong?
AIPMT 2010 Mains
69
The figure given below shows the conversion of a substate into product by an enzyme. In which one of the four options (a-d) the components of reaction labelled as A, B, C and D are identified correctly?

AIPMT 2010 Mains Biology - Biomolecules Question 64 English
AIPMT 2010 Mains
70
Modern detergents contain enzyme preparations of
AIPMT 2008
71
A competitive inhibitor of succinic dehydrogenase is
AIPMT 2008
72
Cellulose is the major component of cell walls of
AIPMT 2008
73
Carbohydrates are commonly found as starch in plants storage organs. Which of the following five properties of starch (1 $$-$$ 5) make it useful as a storage material?
(1)  Easily translocated
(2)  Chemically non-reactive
(3)  Easily digested by animals
(4)  Osmotically inactive
(5)  Synthesized during photosynthesis
The useful properties are
AIPMT 2008
74
About 98 percent of the mas of every living organism is composed of just six elements including carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen and
AIPMT 2007
75
An organic substance bound to an enzyme and essential for its activity is called
AIPMT 2006
76
Carbohydrates, the most abundant biomolescule on earth, are produced by
AIPMT 2005
77
Nucleotides are building blocks of nucleic acids. Each nucleotide is a composite molecule formed by
AIPMT 2005
78
Which one of the following statements regarding enzyme inhibition is correct?
AIPMT 2005
79
The catalytic efficiency of two different enzymes can be compared by the
AIPMT 2005
80
Which of the following is the simplest amino acid?
AIPMT 2005
81
Enzymes, vitamins and hormones can be classified into a single category of biological chemicals, because all of these
AIPMT 2005
82
Which one of the following enzymes, is copper necessarily associated as an activator?
AIPMT 2004
83
The major role of minor elements inside living organisms is to act as
AIPMT 2003
84
Which of the following is a reducing sugar?
AIPMT 2002
85
Lipids are insoluble in water because lipid molecules are
AIPMT 2002
86
Enzyme first used for nitrogen fixation
AIPMT 2001
87
Which of the following have carbohydrate as prosthetic group?
AIPMT 2000
88
ATP is
AIPMT 2000
89
Which factor is responsible for inhibition of enzymatic process during feedback?
AIPMT 2000
90
Enzymes are not found in
AIPMT 2000
91
Role of enzyme in reactions is to/as
AIPMT 2000
EXAM MAP
Medical
NEETAIIMS
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering
GATE CSEGATE ECEGATE EEGATE MEGATE CEGATE PIGATE IN
Civil Services
UPSC Civil Service
Defence
NDA
Staff Selection Commission
SSC CGL Tier I
CBSE
Class 12