Biochem Final Exam Questions and Correct Detailed Answers with Rationale Latest Update This Year.pdf

Biochem Final Exam Questions and

Correct Detailed Answers with

Rationale Latest Update This Year




What separates life from non-life? -
correct answer=✔✔lipid bilayer
surrounding the cell


The secondary structure of a protein is
shown with: - correct answer=✔✔alpha
helices
beta sheets
beta turns




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,The primary sequence of proteins is
written ___. - correct answer=✔✔N to C-
terminal


The primary sequence of DNA is
written ___. - correct answer=✔✔5' to 3'


What is a lipid? - correct answer=✔✔an
organic molecule that dissolves in a
non-polar solvent


Proteins are catabolized by the ___
pathway. - correct answer=✔✔urea cycle


Fatty acids are catabolized by the ___
pathway. - correct answer=✔✔beta-
oxidation



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,Glucose is catabolized by the ___
pathway. - correct answer=✔✔glycolysis


FADH2 provides energy by donating
electrons and hydrogens to the ___. -
correct answer=✔✔ETC


The direct production of ATP occurs
as H+ ions flow through ___ into the
mitochondrial matrix. - correct
answer=✔✔ATP synthase


The following processes result in
either the "production of ATP" or in the
"consumption of ATP." Put each of the
following into the appropriate
category.




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, Fructose-6-phosphate form fructose-
1,6-bisphophate - correct
answer=✔✔consumption of ATP


The following processes result in
either the "production of ATP" or in the
"consumption of ATP."


Oxidative phosphorylation - correct
answer=✔✔production of ATP


The following processes result in
either the "production of ATP" or in the
"consumption of ATP."


Glucose forms 2 pyruvates - correct
answer=✔✔production of ATP



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