Competitive Exams: Medical Science MCQs (Practice-Test 6 of 135)

1. Which of the following is not a characteristic of Krabbe's disease?

   1. Autosomal recessive condition

   2. Spasticity

   3. Nausea

   4. Optic nerve deficits

   Answer: c

2. Which of the following is not a characteristic of Fabry's disease?

   1. X-linked disease

   2. Low levels of alpha-galactosidase A

   3. Profound muscular weakness

   4. Increased levels of ceramide trihexoside

   Answer: c

3. Which of the following is not a characteristic of Sickle Cell Anemia?

   1. More common in African Americans

   2. Autosomal dominant

   3. Mutation in beta-globin

   4. Intense chronic pain

   Answer: b

4. Which of the following is not a characteristic of the Southern blot?

   1. DNA hybridization

   2. Use of a filter and film combination

   3. Activated by antigen/antibody reactions

   4. Uses a DNA sample

   Answer: c

5. Which of the following is not a characteristic of S-adenosyl-methionine?

   1. May be associated phosphocreatine

   2. Considered a rate limiting enzyme of glycolysis

   3. Aids in the transfer of methyl

   4. Byproduct of Methionine and ATP combination

   Answer: b

6. Which of the following is not an activated carrier?

   1. ATP

   2. SAM

   3. TPP

   4. GMP

   Answer: d

7. The end product of the TCA cycle produces ____ NADH.

   1. 3

   2. 4

   3. 5

   4. 6

   Answer: a

8. How many ATP are required to transform pyruvate into glucose?

   1. 5

   2. 6

   3. 7

   4. 8

   Answer: b

9. Which of the following is not a derivative of the amino acid (Tryptophan)?

   1. Melatonin

   2. Serotonin

   3. Creatine

   4. Niacin

   Answer: c

10. Pompe's disease is a type ___ glycogen storage disease.

    1. I

    2. II

    3. III

    4. IV

    Answer: b