Biochemistry MCQ-10: Fatty acids are a type of lipid that are used as a building block for other lipids in the body. They consist of a long hydrocarbon chain with a carboxyl group at one end. The hydrocarbon chain can be either saturated (no double bonds) or unsaturated (one or […]
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Difference Between Animal Fats and Plant Fats
Animal fats vs Plant Fats Fats, oils and waxes are the general terms describing a structurally diverse bio-macromolecule called ‘lipids’. Lipids are esters of glycerol and fatty acids. One glycerol molecule is esterified with three fatty acid residues to form a triglyceride. Physical, chemical and structural diversity of fats varies […]
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MCQ on Lipids
Biochemistry MCQ-09: Lipids are a broad class of biomolecules that are insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents like ethanol, chloroform, and ether. They are an essential component of all living cells and play a variety of important roles in the body. Lipids can be obtained from the diet, […]
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MCQ on Mitochondria (Cytology MCQ 01)
Mitochondria are double-membraned organelles found in most eukaryotic cells. They generate energy in the form of ATP through cellular respiration, and have their own DNA. They play a crucial role in metabolism, calcium signaling, and programmed cell death, and are implicated in various diseases and aging processes. This MCQ on […]
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DBT BET Previous Year Question Paper: 2012-2013 with Answer key: Part 4 (Question 101 – 150)
Biotechnology Eligibility Test (BET) for DBT JRF Award (2012-13) Previous Year Question Papers with Answer Key, Explanations & References Government of India, Ministry of Science & Technology Department of Biotechnology, New Delhi PART: B Set 4 (Questions 101– 150) 101. Telomeres consists of simple sequence repeats of a. CATT rich […]
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