Biochemistry – MCQs

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1.Where is ferritin, the storage form of inactive iron, primarily located in the body?

2.Which element is present in the enzyme peroxidase?

3.Where does the process of translation take place within a cell?

4.According to Chargaff's rule, which of the following relationships is correct?

5.Where are codons located within the cell?

6.What is the specific segment of DNA where RNA polymerase attaches to initiate the process of transcription?

7.What is the final product formed from the breakdown of purine nucleotides?

8.Which of the following statements about the genetic code is incorrect?

9.Where is ribosomal RNA (rRNA) primarily synthesized within a cell?

10.Which of the following is NOT produced when DNA undergoes full hydrolysis?

11.What happens to double-stranded DNA during the process of denaturation?

12.Which enzyme is commonly utilized in recombinant DNA technology?

13.What is produced during the process of transcription?

14.In which condition is serum creatine kinase-3 (CK-3) typically increased?

15.In what form is ammonia generated in the brain primarily stored?

16.A patient presents with hypogonadism, poor growth, loss of taste, and difficulty maintaining balance. Which nutrient deficiency is most likely responsible?

17.What is the primary role of the sigma subunit in prokaryotic RNA polymerase?

18.Which of the following does NOT reduce the absorption of iron in the body?

19.What is the typical range for normal serum calcium levels in the blood?

20.What is the typical reference range for serum potassium levels in the blood?