Sunday, October 12, 2008

Biomolecule andEverday life

BIOMOLECULES
What are anomers?
Give one example of each of a reducing and a non-reducing sugar.
What is isoelectric point ?
Name the enzyme that is used to dissolve clots.
What is a glycosidic linkage?
Define mutarotation.
State differences between the following :
(a) A globular protein and a fibrous protein. (b) Primary & secondary structure of a protein (c) a-helix & b-pleated sheet configuration.
Define the following terms: (a) codon (b) genetic code (c) transcription (d) translation
What is melting temperature of DNA?
Why is ATP an energy rich molecule?
Which enzymes are responsible for the digestion of proteins?
What is myoglobin?
What is the pH range of blood?
What are antibodies?
Define pherosomes.
Which disease is caused by the deficiency of vitamin B12

CHEMISTRY IN ACTION
Give one example of antihistamine.
Write the example of substance used as n antiseptic & disinfectant
Which substance is added in baby talcum powder as an antiseptic ?
What are mordant dyes? How are they applied to a fabric?
Give the composition of tincture of iodine. For what purpose is it used?
Write the IUPAC name of aspirin. Why should it not be taken on an empty stomach?
What is bithional ? Why is it added to soap?
Why azo dye does not impart fast colour to fabric ?