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Alpha-helix is found in which level of protein structure?

NEET 2026
2

Identify the correct statements about biomolecules.

A. Lipids are generally water soluble.

B. Proteins are polypeptides.

C. Polysaccharides are long chains of sugars.

D. Adenine and guanine are substituted pyrimidines.

E. Almost all enzymes are proteins.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

NEET 2026
3

Which of the following statements are correct regarding amino acids?

A. They are substituted methanes.

B. Serine is an aromatic amino acid.

C. Valine is a neutral amino acid.

D. Lysine is an acidic amino acid.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

NEET 2026
4

$$ \text { Match List I with List II : } $$

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\text { List I }
$$
$$
\text { List II }
$$
A. Trypsin I. Intercellular ground substance
B. Morphine II. Lectin
C. Concanavalin A III. Enzyme
D. Collagen IV. Alkaloid
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
NEET 2026
5

The following reaction depicts the activity of a particular class of enzymes :

NEET 2026 Biology - Biomolecules Question 1 English

Identify the enzymes class ' $E$ ' from the following options :

NEET 2026
6

The protein portion of an enzyme is called:

NEET 2025
7

Match List-I with List-II

List - I
List - II
A Adenosine I Nitrogen base
B Adenylic acid II Nucleotide
C Adenine III Nucleoside
D Alanine IV Amino acid

Choose the option with all correct matches.

NEET 2025
8

Which one of the following statements refers to Reductionist Biology?

NEET 2025
9

Which one of the following enzymes contains 'Haem' as the prosthetic group?

NEET 2025
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Histones are enriched with -

NEET 2025
11

Name the class of enzyme that usually catalyze the following reaction :

$$S-G+S^{\#} \rightarrow S+S^{\#}-G$$

Where, G $\rightarrow$ a group other than hydrogen

$$S \rightarrow \text { a substrate }$$

$$S^{\#} \rightarrow \text { another substrate }$$

NEET 2025
12

Which of the following is a nucleotide?

NEET 2024 (Re-Examination)
13

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)
14

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)
15

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

NEET 2024 (Re-Examination)
16

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

NEET 2024 (Re-Examination)
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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)
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Lecithin, a small molecular weight organic compound found in living tissues, is an example of:

NEET 2024
19

The cofactor of the enzyme carboxypeptidase is:

NEET 2024
20

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

NEET 2024
21

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
22

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
23

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
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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
25

Inulin is a polymer of :

NEET 2023 Manipur
26

Which of the following is not a secondary metabolite?

NEET 2023 Manipur
27

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
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Cellulose does not form blue colour with Iodine because

NEET 2023
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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
30

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
31

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

NEET 2022 Phase 2
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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
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Primary proteins are also called as polypeptides because :

NEET 2022 Phase 2
34

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

NEET 2022 Phase 2
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Choose the incorrect enzymatic rection:

NEET 2022 Phase 2
36

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
37

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
38

In the enzyme which catalyses the breakdown of:

H2O2 $$\to$$ H2O + O2

the prosthetic group is :

NEET 2022 Phase 2
39

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
40

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
41

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
42
Which of the following are not secondary metabolites in plants?
NEET 2021
43
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
44
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
45
Identify the substances having glycosidic bond and peptide bond, respectively in their structure
NEET 2020 Phase 1
46
Which one of the following is the most abundant protein in the animals?
NEET 2020 Phase 1
47
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
48
Identify the wrong statement with reference to the gene ‘I’ that controls ABO blood groups.
NEET 2020 Phase 1
49
Identify the basic amino acid from the following
NEET 2020 Phase 1
50
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
51
Concanavalin A is :
NEET 2019
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The two functional groups characteristic of sugars are
NEET 2018
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Which of the following statements is correct with reference to enzymes?
NEET 2017
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Which of the following are not polymeric?
NEET 2017
55
Which of the following describes the given graph correctly?

NEET 2016 Phase 2 Biology - Biomolecules Question 98 English
NEET 2016 Phase 2
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Which of the following is the least likely to be involved in stablishing the three-dimensional folding of most proteins?
NEET 2016 Phase 2
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A non-proteinaceous enzyme is
NEET 2016 Phase 2
58
A typical fat molecule is made up of
NEET 2016 Phase 1
59
Which one of the following statements is wrong?
NEET 2016 Phase 1
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Which of the following biomolecules does have a phosphodiester bond?
AIPMT 2015
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The chitinous exoskeleton of arthropods is formed by the polymerisation of
AIPMT 2015
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Which one of the following statements is incorrect?
AIPMT 2015 Cancelled Paper
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Which one of the following is a non - reducing carbohydrate?
AIPMT 2014
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Select the option which is not correct with respect to enzyme action.
AIPMT 2014
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Which of the following statements about enzymes is wrong?
NEET 2013 (Karnataka)
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Uridine, present only in RNA is a
NEET 2013 (Karnataka)
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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 84 English
NEET 2013 (Karnataka)
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Macromolecule chitin is
NEET 2013
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A phosphoglyceride is always made up of
NEET 2013
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The essential chemical components of many coenzymes are
NEET 2013
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Transition state structure of the substrate formed during an enzymatic reaction is
NEET 2013
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Which one of the following biomolecules is correctly characterized?
AIPMT 2012 Mains
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Which one is the most abundant protein in the animal world?
AIPMT 2012 Prelims
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Which one out of A - D given below correctly represents the structural formula of the basic amino acid?

AIPMT 2012 Prelims Biology - Biomolecules Question 83 English
AIPMT 2012 Prelims
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Which one of the following is wrong statement?
AIPMT 2012 Prelims
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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 81 English
AIPMT 2012 Prelims
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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 77 English
AIPMT 2011 Prelims
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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 78 English
AIPMT 2011 Prelims
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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 75 English
AIPMT 2010 Mains
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Three of the following statements about enzymes are correct and one is wrong. Which one is wrong?
AIPMT 2010 Mains
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Modern detergents contain enzyme preparations of
AIPMT 2008
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A competitive inhibitor of succinic dehydrogenase is
AIPMT 2008
83
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
84
Cellulose is the major component of cell walls of
AIPMT 2008
85
About 98 percent of the mas of every living organism is composed of just six elements including carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen and
AIPMT 2007
86
An organic substance bound to an enzyme and essential for its activity is called
AIPMT 2006
87
Which of the following is the simplest amino acid?
AIPMT 2005
88
The catalytic efficiency of two different enzymes can be compared by the
AIPMT 2005
89
Enzymes, vitamins and hormones can be classified into a single category of biological chemicals, because all of these
AIPMT 2005
90
Nucleotides are building blocks of nucleic acids. Each nucleotide is a composite molecule formed by
AIPMT 2005
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Carbohydrates, the most abundant biomolescule on earth, are produced by
AIPMT 2005
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Which one of the following statements regarding enzyme inhibition is correct?
AIPMT 2005
93
Which one of the following enzymes, is copper necessarily associated as an activator?
AIPMT 2004
94
The major role of minor elements inside living organisms is to act as
AIPMT 2003
95
Which of the following is a reducing sugar?
AIPMT 2002
96
Lipids are insoluble in water because lipid molecules are
AIPMT 2002
97
Enzyme first used for nitrogen fixation
AIPMT 2001
98
Which of the following have carbohydrate as prosthetic group?
AIPMT 2000
99
ATP is
AIPMT 2000
100
Which factor is responsible for inhibition of enzymatic process during feedback?
AIPMT 2000
101
Role of enzyme in reactions is to/as
AIPMT 2000
102
Enzymes are not found in
AIPMT 2000