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This document contains a review of biochemistry concepts in a question and answer format. It covers topics such as teratogens, Millon's test, catalase and amylase inhibition, ninhydrin, salting out of proteins, buffer systems, lead sulfide test, fermentation of glucose, effects of temperature on diffusion, and protein denaturation. The review contains over 50 questions testing understanding of key biochemical principles and reactions.

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BioChem Reviewer

This document contains a review of biochemistry concepts in a question and answer format. It covers topics such as teratogens, Millon's test, catalase and amylase inhibition, ninhydrin, salting out of proteins, buffer systems, lead sulfide test, fermentation of glucose, effects of temperature on diffusion, and protein denaturation. The review contains over 50 questions testing understanding of key biochemical principles and reactions.

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BioChem Reviewer Q: A system that classifies the hazardous chemicals.

A: Department of Risk and Hazard

Q: The rate at which a substance diffuses depends on


Q: An agent that can cause non-inheritable genetic
A: All of the above (size of the particles of solute, shape
mutations or malformations of embryo or fetus is a___.
of the particles of solute, temperature)
A: Teratogen

Q: A method of precipitating proteins by reducing its


Q: A brick red colored precipitate was observed while
solubility through the addition of high kosmotropic salt
conducting the Millon’s test, what does the indicate?
concentration
A: The sample used contains tyrosine
A: that method does not exist
Q: What are the roles performed by sodium sulfide and
Q: What color represents a neutral solution in
ethanol in catalase and amylase, respectively?
bromothymol blue indicator?
A: Both A & B (Sodium Sulfide inhibits catalase because
A: Green
of its sulfide ions; Ethanol is known to deactivate
amylase and have the same effect in catalase)
Q: A substance that can act as both an acid and a base is
A: Amphoteric
Q: Triketohydrindene hydrate is also called as ____.
A: Ninhydrin
Q: Diffusion is the net movement of molecules from a
region of ____ to ____ concentration.
Q: Heavy metals denature proteins by
A: higher to lower
A: Breaking H-bonds

Q: Zymase catalyzes the breakdown of glucose to


Q: Which of the following information is NOT found on a
produce ____.
material safety data sheet?
A: Ethanol and carbon dioxide
A: OSHA’s contact number

Q: Which of the following is important to remember


Q: The membrane used for dialysis is
when using heat?
A: Cellulose
A: Always use clamps to hold containers
Q: It is brought about by high concentration of neutral
Q: Which of the following statement is/are NOT correct
salts which causes precipitation of proteins
A: none of the above
A: Salting out

Q: Compressed gases are kept in different cylinder


Q: Which of the following buffers functions as buffer
container with special pressure regulator and valve.
systems for maintaining pH?
Which is Not a compressed gas?
A: all these (phosphate buffer, protein buffer, carbonic-
A: NO2
bicarbonate buffer)

Q: What is the effect of temperature on the diffusion of


Q: What test is a specific test for sulfur-containing
molecules?
amino acids like cysteine and methionine?
A: Molecules diffuse slower at lower temperature
A: Lead sulfide test

Q: I Fermentation of glucose releases an acidic gas


Q: What gas was produces in the reaction between
II pH can affect the enzyme activity through changes
yeast and glucose?
in disulfide bridges
A: CO2
A: Both statements are true

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Q: Which of the following will NOT give a positive result Q: All of the following statements are true EXCEPT
for Xanthoproteic test? A: Denaturation is the unfolding of the complex primary,
A: No correct answer secondary, tertiary, and quaternary stricture proteins

Q: In the National Fire Protection Association Q: During a panic attack, CO2 level is low due to rapid
identification system, four color-coded, diamond-shaped exhalation. The blood pH _____
sym… are arranged to form a larger diamond shape. The A: decreases
following hazards are matched with their corresponding
… except? Q: A solution whose (H30+) is 2.5 x 10-6 mole/L will turn
A: Health- Green (Blue) blue litmus paper to red
A: False
Q: Which of the following DOES NOT belong to the
group Q: The following are correct results EXCEPT;
A: Hydrogen gas A: Biuret test of Gelatin: Positive result

Q: Which of the following reaction is involved when Q: I. Millon’s test detects the presence of phenols in
NaOH is made to react with Zn metal? amino acids
A: Zn + 2NaOH -> Na2ZnOz + H2 II. Oxidation of the guanidine group will yield a red
colored complex.
Q: A student prepares two cups filled with water. The A: only statement I is true
cup A is heated while Cup B is left at room temperature.
A drop of KMNO4 is added into each cup. Which of the Q: Why is it important to know the names and
following is expected from this mini experiment? appearance of the lab equipment before doing the
A: The KMNO4 in Cup A will diffuse faster than Cup B laboratory work?
A: So you can follow the lab instructions clearly
Q: Egg album reacts with NaOH and 1% CuSO 4 to form a
violet-colored compound. This test is called ____.
Q: Which label is correct?
A: Biuret test
A: Both labels are correct (A. denaturation; B.
Renaturation)
Q: Acids and bases are known to denature proteins by
disrupting the ____.
Q: Denaturation refers to the process wherein proteins
A: Salt bridges
lose its quaternary, tertiary, secondary and primary
structure while coagulation is an entirely different
Q: Which of the following is NOT a component of a
process wherein proteins become stiff. What is wrong
protein molecules?
with this statement?
A: Potassium
A: The definition of coagulation is wrong
Q: Which of the following is correct
Q: Select the correct response:
A: When picric acid is added to the protein, it forms a
A: Adding more heat
yellow/cloudy precipitate

Q: The properties of enzymes are correctly described by


Q: In multicellular organisms, surfaces and organ
which of the following statements?
systems gave to allow sufficient molecules to be
A: Enzymes are an organic compound that acts as a
transported ____ to meet the needs of organisms.
catalyst for a biochemical reaction.
A: into and out

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Q: Bases changes red litmus paper to blue. Which Q: What is true about Ninhydrin test?
among those choices gives the possibility of change? A: None of the above
A: Coffee
Q: Bases changes red litmus paper to blue. Which
Q: The following are safety practices inside the among the choices gives the possibility of change?
laboratory EXCEPT A: Coffee
A: Eating is not allowed inside the laboratory
Q: A substance that can act as both an acid and a base is
Q: Bases changes red litmus paper to blue. Which A: amphoteric
among the choices gives the possibility of change?
A: Milk Q: Which is a chronic point?
A: no correct answer
Q: Which of the following is FALSE?
A: Egg white and milk can be used as first aid for Q: Which enzyme catalyzes the conversion of sugar to
metallic poisoning. alcohol?
A: Zymase
Q: What is the effect of `temperature on the diffusion of
molecules? Q: All of these are PPEs except:
A: Molecules diffuse faster at room temperature A: Open toe shoes

Q: Which of the following statements is NOT true: Q: Why enzyme is present in saliva?
A: none of the above A: Amylase

Q: Which of the following is an application of surface Q: What is being describe when solvent like water move
tension? through a semipermeable membrane into solution of
A: Surfactants are incorporated in preparation like higher solute concentration?
toothpaste A: Osmosis

Q: Which of the following DOES NOT belong to the Q: It is a general test for proteins that uses copper ions
group to detect peptide bonds
A: Hydrogen gas A: Biuret test

Q: I. The process which unfolded molecules will return Q: Dialysis commonly refers to ____.
to its native form when conditions become favorable is A: Hemo dialysis
called flocculation.
II. Proteins are coagulated by strong acids as Q: If the dialysate of milk will be tested for the presence
concentrated HCI, sulfuric and nitric acids. of sugar or protein, what would be the result?
A: Both statements are false A: positive for sugar only

Q: Which statement is correct about the table above? Q: While conducting an experiment, if the chemical
A: everything is correct splashes into your eye you should immediately:
A: Flush water using an eyewash station for at least 15
Q: What is wrong with this: minutes
A: Nothing is wrong with the reaction
Q: In your experiment, you added hydrochloric acid to a
Q: The NFPA system assigns ____ numerical value to the test tube with the zinc granules. What gas was evolved
higher hazard class. The globally harmonized system during the reaction?
assigns ___ numerical value to the higher hazard class. A: H2 gas
A: Higher; lower
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Q: What test is a specific test for sulfur-containing Q: What is the normal pH of blood?
amino acids like cysteine and methionine? A: 7.4
A: Lead sulfide test
Q: It is a property of similar molecules to cling together
Q: What does the health hazard pictogram represent? A: Adhesion
A: narcotic effects
Q: When protein react with picric acid, what is formed?
Q: This phenomenon is due to the unfolding od A: Yellow precipitate
characteristics folded structure of polypeptide chain in
the native protein. What is it? Q: A thistle tube is filled with 30% sugar solution and is
A: Renaturation dipped in a cup filled with water. What is expected if this
set up is left for 2 hours?
Q: What are formed in this reaction Zn + NaOH? A: The volume of the solution inside the tube will
A: sodium zincate + hydrogen gas increase

Q: A system that classifies the hazardous chemicals Q: In Xanthoproteic Test egg albumin turned yellow,
A: Global Harmonized System which indicates ____.
A: Aromatic amino acid is present
Q: What test is used to detect the presence of arginine
A: Sakaguchi test Q: These substances are effective in lowering surface
tension EXCEPT:
Q: All of the following are examples of protein A:
coagulation EXCEPT
A: clotting blood

Q: What will happen if picric acid is added to the egg


albumin?
A: Yellow precipitate/Yellow solution will form

Q: The Bronsted-Lowry acid-base theory defines acids


and bases as:
A:

Q: If the dialysate of milk will be tested for the presence


of sugar or protein, what would be the result?
A: Positive for sugar only

Q: Compressed gases are kept in different cylinder


container with special pressure regulator and valve.
Which is NOT a compressed gas?
A:

Q: Which of the following is correct?


A: Row C (Catalase)

Q: An indicator is needed in order to visualize the


reaction of NaOH + Zn
A: True

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