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  • Question
  • The conformational changes from the T to the R state is initiated by


  • Options
  • A. binding of oxygen to the heme
  • B. movement of the proximal histidine towards the heme
  • C. movement of the F-helix, which contains the proximal His
  • D. reorganization of protein-protein contacts between the individual subunits

  • Correct Answer
  • binding of oxygen to the heme 


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    • 1. Restriction maps

    • Options
    • A. allows comparison between DNA molecules without the need to determine nucleotide sequence
    • B. allows comparison between DNA molecules but requires to determine nucleotide sequence
    • C. does not allow comparison between DNA molecules
    • D. none of the above
    • Discuss
    • 2. The transport of acyl-CoA for oxidation using a shuttle involves formation of the intermediate

    • Options
    • A. 3 acetyl-CoA
    • B. Acyl-coenzyme A
    • C. acyl-carnitine
    • D. None of these
    • Discuss
    • 3. Why must the voltage supplied to a tungsten lamp be very stable?

    • Options
    • A. Because if it wasn't, the lamp would bum out
    • B. Because amount of energy the lamp emits is proportional to the fourth power of the operating voltage
    • C. Because the lamp will only function at a specific voltage
    • D. All of the above
    • Discuss
    • 4. Which site of the tRNA molecule binds to the mRNA molecule?

    • Options
    • A. Anticodon
    • B. Codon
    • C. Amino acid
    • D. 5 prime end
    • Discuss
    • 5. A deficiency of thiamin produces the disease known as

    • Options
    • A. beri-beri
    • B. scurvy
    • C. cataract
    • D. anemia
    • Discuss
    • 6. Normal glucose metabolism requires

    • Options
    • A. chromium
    • B. manganese
    • C. magnesium
    • D. calcium
    • Discuss
    • 7. Promoters for tRNAs are located

    • Options
    • A. upstream from the start codon
    • B. downstream from the start codon
    • C. both (a) and (b)
    • D. none of these
    • Discuss
    • 8. What is the end product of leucine metabolism?

    • Options
    • A. Acetyl-CoA
    • B. Pyruvic acid
    • C. Oxaloacetic acid
    • D. Acetyl carnitine
    • Discuss
    • 9. Crick demonstrated that the genetic code involved three bases and suggested that the code was degenerated. What experimental technique Crick conducted to suggest genetic code degeneration?

    • Options
    • A. Gel electrophoresis
    • B. Density gradient centrifugation
    • C. Frameshift mutagenesis
    • D. Restriction digests of the rII gene
    • Discuss
    • 10. A monoclonal antibody (mAb) specific for the 2,4-dinitrophenyl (DNP) hapten might also bind

    • Options
    • A. Leu or Ileu
    • B. His or Pro
    • C. Tyr or Phe
    • D. Ser or Thr
    • Discuss


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