Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
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Which of the following hormones is responsible for increasing gluconeogenesis in the liver during prolonged starvation?
Correct Answer: Option D — Glucagon
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Glucagon is the correct answer to “Which of the following hormones is responsible for increasing gluconeogenesis in the liver during prolonged starvation”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology
Question 2 of 40
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Which of the following is a lipolytic enzyme?
Correct Answer: Option C — Cholesterol ester hydrolase
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Cholesterol ester hydrolase is the correct answer to “Which of the following is a lipolytic enzyme”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology
Question 3 of 40
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Aldolase belongs from which class of enzyme?
Correct Answer: Option B — Lyase
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Lyase is the correct answer to “Aldolase belongs from which class of enzyme”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology
Question 4 of 40
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Which test is used to distinguish between monosaccharide and disaccharide?
Correct Answer: Option A — Barfoed's test
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Barfoed's test is the correct answer to “Which test is used to distinguish between monosaccharide and disaccharide”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology
Question 5 of 40
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Which of the following form of lipids are also referred as neutral lipids?
Correct Answer: Option A — Triacylglycerol
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Triacylglycerol is the correct answer to “Which of the following form of lipids are also referred as neutral lipids”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology
Question 6 of 40
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Which of the following diseases is caused by the deficiency of niacin?
Correct Answer: Option C — Pellagra
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Pellagra is the correct answer to “Which of the following diseases is caused by the deficiency of niacin”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology
Question 7 of 40
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The principal site of glucose production in the human body is
Correct Answer: Option D — Liver
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Liver is the correct answer to “The principal site of glucose production in the human body is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology
Question 8 of 40
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Which vitamin is used in biosynthesis of blood clotting factor?
Correct Answer: Option C — Vitamin K
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Vitamin K is the correct answer to “Which vitamin is used in biosynthesis of blood clotting factor”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology
Question 9 of 40
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Urea cycle is known as
Correct Answer: Option B — Krebs-Henseleit cycle
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Krebs-Henseleit cycle is the correct answer to “Urea cycle is known as”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology
Question 10 of 40
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In Krebs cycle oxalosuccinate is converted to α-ketoglutarate by which enzyme?
Correct Answer: Option B — Isocitrate dehydrogenase
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Isocitrate dehydrogenase is the correct answer to “In Krebs cycle oxalosuccinate is converted to α-ketoglutarate by which enzyme”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology
Question 11 of 40
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Serum acid phosphates level is increased in
Correct Answer: Option C — Prostate carcinoma
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Prostate carcinoma is the correct answer to “Serum acid phosphates level is increased in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology
Question 12 of 40
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A terpene molecule is made up of . . . . . . . . isoprene molecules.
Correct Answer: Option B — Two
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Two is the correct answer to “A terpene molecule is made up of . . . . . . . . isoprene molecules.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology
Question 13 of 40
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The synthesis of glycogen from glucose is
Correct Answer: Option C — Glycogenesis
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Glycogenesis is the correct answer to “The synthesis of glycogen from glucose is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology
Question 14 of 40
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Phenylalanine is the precursor of
Correct Answer: Option C — Tyrosine
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Tyrosine is the correct answer to “Phenylalanine is the precursor of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology
Question 15 of 40
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An enzyme that works in an acidic medium is.
Correct Answer: Option A — Pepsin
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Pepsin is the correct answer to “An enzyme that works in an acidic medium is.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology
Question 16 of 40
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The deficiency of vitamin . . . . . . . . causes pellagra
Correct Answer: Option A — B3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
B3 is the correct answer to “The deficiency of vitamin . . . . . . . . causes pellagra”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology
Question 17 of 40
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Poisoning of morphine causes
Correct Answer: Option D — Respiratory acidosis
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Respiratory acidosis is the correct answer to “Poisoning of morphine causes”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology
Question 18 of 40
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Which vitamin is known as anti sterility factor?
Correct Answer: Option C — Vitamin E
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Vitamin E is the correct answer to “Which vitamin is known as anti sterility factor”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology
Question 19 of 40
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Correct sequence of gene expression in humanis
Correct Answer: Option C — DNA - RNA - Protein
Detailed Academic Explanation:
DNA - RNA - Protein is the correct answer to “Correct sequence of gene expression in humanis”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology
Question 20 of 40
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Albumin is synthesised in
Correct Answer: Option B — Liver
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Liver is the correct answer to “Albumin is synthesised in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology
Question 21 of 40
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Megaloblastic anaemia occurs in deficiency of
Correct Answer: Option A — Vitamin B12
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Vitamin B12 is the correct answer to “Megaloblastic anaemia occurs in deficiency of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology
Question 22 of 40
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Porphyrins are involved in the building of
Correct Answer: Option D — Blood
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Blood is the correct answer to “Porphyrins are involved in the building of”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology
Question 23 of 40
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The two main components of starch are . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option B — Amylose and Amylopectin
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Amylose and Amylopectin is the correct answer to “The two main components of starch are . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology
Question 24 of 40
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Conjunctival xerosis occurs due to deficiency which of the following vitamins?
Correct Answer: Option A — Vitamin A
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Vitamin A is the correct answer to “Conjunctival xerosis occurs due to deficiency which of the following vitamins”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology
Question 25 of 40
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The reaction given by two or more peptide linkages is?
Correct Answer: Option A — Biuret test
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Biuret test is the correct answer to “The reaction given by two or more peptide linkages is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology
Question 26 of 40
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Which of the given is an abnormal constituent of urine?
Correct Answer: Option B — Proteins
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Proteins is the correct answer to “Which of the given is an abnormal constituent of urine”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology
Question 27 of 40
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Which of the following is amucopolysaccharide?
Correct Answer: Option A — Hyaluronic acid
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Hyaluronic acid is the correct answer to “Which of the following is amucopolysaccharide”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology
Question 28 of 40
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Which of the following is also known as invert sugar?
Correct Answer: Option A — Sucrose
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sucrose is the correct answer to “Which of the following is also known as invert sugar”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology
Question 29 of 40
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Cod liver oil contains
Correct Answer: Option B — Vitamin A and Vitamin D3
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Vitamin A and Vitamin D3 is the correct answer to “Cod liver oil contains”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology
Question 30 of 40
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Reagent used for the identification of cellulose.
Correct Answer: Option B — Zeisel reagent
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Zeisel reagent is the correct answer to “Reagent used for the identification of cellulose.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology
Question 31 of 40
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. . . . . . . . can be treated by chemotherapy, radiation, stem cell transplantation, interferon, antibodies, and blood transfusion.
Correct Answer: Option D — Leukaemia
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Leukaemia is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . can be treated by chemotherapy, radiation, stem cell transplantation, interferon, antibodies, and blood transfusion.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology
Question 32 of 40
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Aminoglycoside inhibit bacterial protein synthesis by binding to
Correct Answer: Option A — 30s ribosomal particles
Detailed Academic Explanation:
30s ribosomal particles is the correct answer to “Aminoglycoside inhibit bacterial protein synthesis by binding to”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology
Question 33 of 40
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Main site of detoxification is
Correct Answer: Option D — Liver
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Liver is the correct answer to “Main site of detoxification is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology
Question 34 of 40
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Oral Vaccine.
Correct Answer: Option D — Sabin's vaccine
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Sabin's vaccine is the correct answer to “Oral Vaccine.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology
Question 35 of 40
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The optimum temperature for most of the enzymes is between . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option B — 40° - 45°C
Detailed Academic Explanation:
40° - 45°C is the correct answer to “The optimum temperature for most of the enzymes is between . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology
Question 36 of 40
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Anaerobic glycolysis occurs in
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
Detailed Academic Explanation:
All of the above is the correct answer to “Anaerobic glycolysis occurs in”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology
Question 37 of 40
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Number of hydrogen bonds between adenine and thymine
Correct Answer: Option B — 2
Detailed Academic Explanation:
2 is the correct answer to “Number of hydrogen bonds between adenine and thymine”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology
Question 38 of 40
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The primary immunoglobulin associated with asthma is
Correct Answer: Option D — IgE
Detailed Academic Explanation:
IgE is the correct answer to “The primary immunoglobulin associated with asthma is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology
Question 39 of 40
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Good cholesterol is
Correct Answer: Option B — HDL
Detailed Academic Explanation:
HDL is the correct answer to “Good cholesterol is”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology
Question 40 of 40
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An abnormal production of IgG immunoglobin in Grave's disease causes
Correct Answer: Option A — Thyrotoxicosis
Detailed Academic Explanation:
Thyrotoxicosis is the correct answer to “An abnormal production of IgG immunoglobin in Grave's disease causes”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology.
💡Key Conceptual Anchor:Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology
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Biochemistry And Clinical Pathology — Part 1
Master the next curriculum module with 40 exam-standard MCQs.
In competitive commission exams (FPSC, PPSC, KPPSC, SPSC, CSS, PMS), questions are frequently phrased with distractor options designed to catch rote learners. Whenever you answer an MCQ, read the Detailed Academic Explanation and Conceptual Anchor to understand why the remaining options are incorrect.