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Give the biological functions of the following proteins:
(i) Haemog

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Introduction to Hemoglobin**: Hemoglobin is a protein found in red blood cells that plays a crucial role in the transport of gases in the body. 2. **Imparting Color**: One of the primary biological functions of hemoglobin is to impart a red color to the blood. This is due to the iron-containing heme groups in hemoglobin that bind to oxygen. ...
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PRADEEP-BIOMOLECULES -ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS (Very Short Answer Questions)
  1. What causes sickle cell anaemia?

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  2. When protein is subjected to denaturation

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  3. Give the biological functions of the following proteins: (i) Haemog

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  4. What are coenzymes ? Give example.

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  5. Name the enzyme present in human saliva.

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  6. The sucrose that we eat in daily life is converted into glucose and fr...

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  7. the enzyme that converts glucose into alcohol is

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  8. Certain diseases are caused by enzyme defiencies. Explain giving one e...

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  9. Name the enzyme that is used to dissolve blood clots ?

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  10. Define hormone. Give one example.

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  11. How many amino acids are present in completely mature insulin?

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  12. Give the biological importance of polysaccharides.

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  13. Name the vitamins, deficiency of which cause (i) Night-blindness (...

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  14. What is the chemical name of (i) vitamin E and (ii) vitamin C ?

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  15. Name the central metal ion present in haemoglobin and vitaminB12?.

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  16. Name the vitamins deficiency of which causes (i) rickets (ii) night bl...

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  17. Write tha name of the vitamin whose deficiency causes bone deformities...

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  18. Deficiency of causes a disease known as beri-beri.

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  19. Fresh tomatoes are a better source of vitamin C than those which have ...

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  20. Vitamin 'C' is a vitamin found in fruits and vegetables. It cannot be ...

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