The amino acid Tryptophan is the precursor for the synthesis of:
Melatonin and Serotonin
Thyroxine and Triiodothyronine
Estrogen and Progesterone
Cortisol and Cortisone
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Amino acids are organic compounds and are called ฮฑ-amino acids. Why?
Amino acids are organic compounds containing an amino group and acidic group as substituents n two different carbons
Amino acids are organic compounds containing an amino group and an acidic group as substituents on the same carbon
Amino acids are inorganic compounds containing an amino group and acidic group as substituents on two different carbons
Amino acids are inorganic compounds containing an amino group and acidic group as substituents on the same carbon
Which of the following are not secondary metabolites in plants?
Vinblastin, curcumin
Rubber, gums
Morphine, codeine
Amino acids, glucose
Concanavalin A is
an alkaloid
an essential oil
a lectin
a pigment
The amino acid Tryptophan is the precursor for the synthesis of:
Melatonin and Serotonin
Thyroxine and Triiodothyronine
Estrogen and Progesterone
Cortisol and Cortisone
Identify the basic amino acid from the following.
Tyrosine
Glutamic Acid
Lysine
Valine
Variety of amino acids are formed on the basis of
Position of hydroxyl group
Position of carboxyl group
Position of hydrogen
Nature of R group
Amino acids are mostly synthesized from?
mineral salts
fatty acids
volatile acids
ketoglutaric acid
Amino acids the substituted methanes. Name the four substituent groups occupying the four valency positions
Hydrogen, carboxyl group, amino group and a variable group (R )
Two carboxyl groups amino group and OH
Two hydrogen, one carboxyl group, amino group and a variable group (R )
Two amino groups, one hydrogen and one carboxyl group
Following are the statements with reference to โlipidsโ.
a) Lipids having only single bonds are called unsaturated fatty acids
b) Lecithin is a phospholipid.
c) Trihydroxy propane is glycerol.
d) Palmitic acid has 20 carbon atoms including carboxyl carbon.
e) Arachidonic acid has 16 carbon atoms.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below.
(b) and (c) only
(b) and (e) only
(a) and (b) only
(c) and (d) only
The amino acids are acidic, basic and neutral based on the number of
Amino groups and hydrogen
Amino and carboxyl groups
Hydrogen and carboxyl group
Carboxyl groups
