Biochemistry questions and answers

Biochemistry Questions and Answers

How well do you understand chemical processes occurring in living matter? Test your knowledge of biochemistry with these questions and answers.

51.

A glucogenic amino acid is one which is degraded to

A.

keto-sugars

B.

either acetyl CoA or acetoacetyl CoA

C.

pyruvate or citric acid cycle intermediates

D.

none of the above

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

52.

Which of the following amino acids is considered as both ketogenic and glucogenic?

A.

Valine

B.

Tryptophan

C.

Lysine

D.

None of these

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

53.

Histidine is degraded to α-ketoglutarate and is described as a

A.

gluco amino acid

B.

glucogenic amino acid

C.

ketogenic amino acid

D.

keto-gluco amino acid

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.