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Alcohol induced metabolic changes- a case study

Case details A 65-year-old man was admitted to the emergency department in an unconscious state. Apparently, he had become increasingly depressed after the death of his younger son two months ago. Previously, before his death, he had been a moderate drinker, but consumption of alcohol had increased markedly over the last few weeks. He had […]

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Lipid chemistry- Multiple-choice questions-set-4

Q.1- Endogenously synthesized triacylglycerols are transported from the liver to extrahepatic tissues by which of the following lipoproteins? a) Chylomicrons b) VLDL c) LDL d) HDL Q.2- All of the following have 18 carbon atoms except – a) Linoleic acid b) Palmitic acid c) Linolenic acid d) Stearic acid         Q.3- Sphingosine is not present in- a) Cerebrosides

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Lipid Chemistry- Multiple-choice questions-set-3

Q.1- Which out of the  following alcohols  is used for waxes? a) Cholesterol                                                                    b) Glycerol c)  Cetyl Alcohol                                                                d) Sphingol                                         Q.2- Choose the Dienoic fatty acid out of the following- a) Oleic acid                                                                        b) Linoleic acid c) Linolenic acid                                                                 d) Stearic acid                                    Q.3- Which of the following lipids is abundantly present in the white

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Lipid chemistry- Multiple-choice questions-set-2

Q.1- Which of the following lipids is a charged lipid? a) Phospholipid b) Cholesterol b) Triacylglycerol d) Glucocerebroside Q.2- Choose the ω9 fatty acid out of the following- a) Oleic acid b) Linoleic acid c) Linolenic acid d) Stearic acid Q.3- Choose the incorrect statement about fatty acids out of the following- a) The melting

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Lipid chemistry- Multiple-choice questions (set-1)

Q.1- Which of the following is a storage form of lipid? a) Phospholipid b) Glycolipid c) Triacylglycerol d) Sulfolipid Q.2- Choose the monounsaturated fatty acid out of the following- a) Oleic acid b) Linoleic acid c) Linolenic acid d) Stearic acid Q.3- Choose the correct statement about fatty acids out of the following- a) The

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Protein chemistry- Multiple-choice questions- set-2

1) – A mutation has changed an isoleucine residue of a protein to glutamic acid; which statement best describes its location in a hydrophilic exterior? a) On the surface, since it is hydrophilic b) Inside the core of the protein since it is hydrophobic c) Anywhere inside or outside d) Inside the core of protein

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Protein Chemistry-Multiple-choice questions

Q.1- The alpha helix rises per turn a distance of which of the following? a) 0.54 nm                                                                           b) 1.5 nm c) 3 nm                                                                 d) 1.83 nm                           Q.2- Which is an antibiotic peptide out of the following? a) Bleomycin                                                                      b) Penicillin c) Microcystin                                                                 d) Creatine                         Q.3- Which protein out of the given has a length: width

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Metabolism of xenobiotics (detoxification reactions)- Multiple-choice questions

Q.1-The major detoxification reactions involved in phase -1 are all except: Oxidation Reduction Hydrolysis Acetylation Epoxidation Q.2- The hydroxylated products of phase-1 are converted to soluble metabolites by coupling with polar agents in phase -2 of detoxification reactions by a process called Conjugation. Which of the following is not a conjugating agent? Active acetate Active

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Diet and Nutrition- Multiple-choice questions-set-3

1. All except one are appetite-stimulating hormones: a) Leptin b) Ghrelin c) Peptide YY d) Glucagon 2. Brown adipose tissue (BAT) plays an important role in energy metabolism in many mammals. The false statement out of the following is – a) Storage of energy in the form of lipids b) Expenditure of stored energy as

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Diet and Nutrition-Multiple-choice questions-set-2

1) Which of the following foodstuffs has a shortage of Lysine? a) Cereals b) Pulses c) Milk d) Fish 2) What is the normal RDA for protein in a normal adult? a) 1G/Kg body weight b) 10 G/Kg body weight c) 100G/Kg body weight d) 50 G/Kg body weight 3) Which of the following nutrients

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