Diastase is an enzyme. (The protein
produced by living systems which acts as a
biological catalyst). Enzymes are characterised by
the name ending with -ase.
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AIPMT 2000
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
Which one is responsible for production of energy in bio-reaction?
A
Thyroxine
B
Adrenaline
C
Oestrogen
D
Progesterone
Explanation
It is a hormone secreted from thyroid gland.
It controls various biochemical reactions involving
burning of proteins, carbohydrates, fats to release
energy.
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AIPMT 2000
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
Mg is present in
A
chlorophyll
B
haemoglobin
C
vitamin-D
D
vitamin-B
Explanation
Chlorophyll is an organometallic complex with
Mg as central metal. It’s formula is C55H72MgN2O6.
4
AIPMT 2000
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
$$\alpha $$ -$$D$$-glucose and $$\beta $$-$$D$$-glucose are
A
epimers
B
anomers
C
enantiomers
D
diastereomers
Explanation
Here 1st carbon atom becomes asymmetric giving
two isomers which differ in the configuration of the
asymmetric carbon. These two isomers are called as
anomers.
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