Glycolysis is the oxidation of glucose. It is an
anaerobic process and involves the degradation of
glucose into two molecules of pyruvate with the
generation of two molecules of ATP.
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MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
AIPMT 2002
Which is not true statement?
A
$$\alpha $$-carbon of $$\alpha $$-amino acid is asymmetric.
B
All proteins are found in $$L$$-form
C
Human body can synthesise all proteins they need.
D
At pH = 7 both amino and carboxylic groups exist in ionised form.
Explanation
Some proteins are also found in the D-form.
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MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
AIPMT 2002
Enzymes are made up of
A
edible proteins
B
proteins with specific structure
C
nitrogen containing carbohydrates
D
carbohydrates.
Explanation
Enzymes are proteins that act as catalyst
for bio-chemical processes of life. They speed up
these reactions enormously and with a high degree
of selectivity.
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MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
AIPMT 2001
Which is the correct statement?
A
Starch is a polymer of $$\alpha $$-glucose.
B
Amylose is a component of cellulose.
C
Proteins are composed of only one type of amino acid.
D
In cyclic structure of fructose, there are four carbons and one oxygen atom.
Explanation
Starch is also know as amylum which
occurs in all green plants. A molecule of starch
(C6H10O5)n is built of a large number of
$$\alpha $$-glucose ring joined through oxygen-atom.
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