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BIOMOLECULES

1. What is denaturation of proteins? Which level is intact during


denaturation of proteins?
2. Name the sugar moiety present in DNA?
3. Write the Haworth structure of maltose?
4. Name any one vitamin that is stored in the liver and adipose tissue
5. Explain with reaction to show that glucose contains
a) Six carbon atoms present in straight chain
b) Presence of 5 –OH groups
6. Name the disease caused by deficiency of vitamin A
7. Write the Haworth structure of Lactose
8. Give one example of an essential amino acid.
9. What is a peptide linkage? How many peptide bonds are present in a
tetrapeptide?
10. Mention any one force which stabilizes the secondary structure of
protein.
11. Name the nitrogenous base present only in RNA, not in DNA.
12. What is the role of glucagon in human blood?
13. Give an example for a water soluble vitamin.
14. Deficiency of which vitamin causes the disease scurvy.
15. Which hormone is responsible for preparing the uterus for implantation
of fertilized egg?
16. Which vitamin deficiency causes pernicious anaemia?
17. Name a naturally occurring amino acid which is optically inactive.
18. Write the Haworth structure of sucrose.
19. Write the Zwitter ionic structure of glycine.
20. What are essential amino acids?
21. What is a nucleoside?
22. How do you confirm the presence of a carbonyl group in glucose?
23. How do you confirm the presence of an alcoholic group in glucose?
24. What is a glycosidic bond?
25. Give an example for a non-reducing sugar.
26. Give any two differences between DNA and RNA.

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