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Biochemistry Mcqs

Insulin caused lipogenesis by all except____________?

  • (A)  Increasing acetyl-CoA corboxylase activity
  • (B)  Increases the transport of glucose in to the cells
  • (C)  Inhibits Pyruvate dehydrogenase
  • (D)  Decreases intracellular cAMP level
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High content of cholesterol is present in_______________?

  • (A)  Coconut oil
  • (B)  Egg yolk
  • (C)  Hydrogenated fat
  • (D)  Ghee (unsaturated)
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Triglyceride synthesis synthesis is increased by______________?

  • (A)  Growth hormone
  • (B)  Insulin
  • (C)  Cortisol
  • (D)  Gulcagon
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Prostaglandin synthesis is partially switched off by______________?

  • (A)  Lipo oxygenase inhibition
  • (B)  Cyclo-oxygenase inhibition
  • (C)  Reductase
  • (D)  Peroxidase
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Triglycerides in serum are transported by_______________?

  • (A)  HDL
  • (B)  VLDL
  • (C)  LDL
  • (D)  Chylomicrons
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Lipid from tissue is carried to liver by_____________?

  • (A)  LDL
  • (B)  VLDL
  • (C)  HDL
  • (D)  Chylomicrons
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The precursor of steroid is_______________?

  • (A)  Amino acids
  • (B)  Fatty acids
  • (C)  Cholesterol
  • (D)  None of the above
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Endogenous triglycerides in plasma is maximally bound to________________?

  • (A)  Chylomicrons
  • (B)  LDL
  • (C)  VLDL
  • (D)  HDL
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True about prostaglandins is______________?

  • (A)  Short acting
  • (B)  Present in many tissues
  • (C)  Some require C-AMP for their action
  • (D)  All are true
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