1. | All amino acids possess a carboxyl group (-COOH) and an amino group (-NH2) in their side chain. |
2. | Amino acids serve as monomers for the synthesis of polysaccharides. |
3. | Only 10 amino acids are synthesized in the human body and the rest must be obtained from the diet. |
4. | The R-group (side chain) determines the unique characteristics and functions of each amino acid. |
1. | Acting as a temporary storage of electrons and protons. |
2. | Serving as structural components of cell membranes. |
3. | Directly participating as one of the substrates in a reaction. |
4. | Acting as integral membrane proteins. |
Assertion (A): | Lipids are not considered macromolecules. |
Reason (R): | Lipids are not polymers. |
1. | Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) |
2. | Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) |
3. | (A) is True but (R) is False |
4. | (A) is False but (R) is True |
Assertion (A): | High temperature destroys enzymatic activity. |
Reason (R): | Enzymes generally function in a narrow range of temperatures. |
1. | Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) correctly explains (A). |
2. | Both (A) and (R) are True but the (R) does not correctly explain (A). |
3. | (A) is True; (R) is False |
4. | Both (A) and (R) are False |
1. | Thymine | 2. | Cytosine |
3. | Uracil | 4. | Adenine |
Statement I: | Fatty acids can be classified as saturated if they contain no double bonds between the carbon atoms. |
Statement II: | Saturated fatty acids are typically more liquid at room temperature compared to unsaturated fatty acids. |
1. | Statement I is correct; Statement II is correct |
2. | Statement I is correct; Statement II is incorrect |
3. | Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is correct |
4. | Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is incorrect |
Statement I: | In the Watson-Crick model of DNA, the two strands of polynucleotides run parallel to each other. |
Statement II: | The nitrogen bases in the DNA double helix are projected perpendicular to the sugar-phosphate backbone and face inside. |
1. | Statement I is correct; Statement II is correct |
2. | Statement I is correct; Statement II is incorrect |
3. | Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is correct |
4. | Statement I is incorrect; Statement II is incorrect |
I: | Almost all enzymes are proteins. |
II: | Some nucleic acids can behave like enzymes. |
III: | No enzyme in living organisms can function above 40 °C. |
IV: | Enzymes are the reason that chemicals react with each other. |
V: | Enzymes are not sensitive to pH in their environment. |