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What are coenzymes ? Give example.

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The non-protein component of an enzyme which is loosely held by the enzyme and is essential for its bi activity is called a coenzyme. These are mostly derived from vitamins such as thiamine `(B_(1))` riboflavin `(B_(2))`, etc.
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MODERN PUBLICATION-BIOMOLECULES-Conceptual Questions (2)
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  2. What are histones? What are their functions?

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  3. What are coenzymes ? Give example.

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  4. What is isoelectric point?

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  5. Name the vitamin whose deficiency causes (i) Night blindness (ii) Poor...

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  6. Amino acids have high melting points and are soluble in water.

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  7. What is meant by secondary structure of proteins ?

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  8. What are essential and non-essential amino acids? Give two examples of...

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  9. Differentiate between Keratin and insulin.

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  10. Write the zwitterion structure for glycine.

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  11. What type of forces are responsible for the formation of beta-pleated ...

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  12. Write the chemical name of vitamin B)(12).

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  13. What is the chemical name of vitamin C and which disease is caused by ...

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  14. What is the chemical name of vitamin A and which disease is caused by ...

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  15. What are the three types of RNA molecules which perform different func...

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  16. Vitamin C is found in fruits and vegetables. It cannot be stored in ou...

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  17. Name the vitamins whose deficiency cause (i) rickets (ii) night blindn...

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  18. Which of the following amino acids is not optically active

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  19. The metal present in vitamin B(12) is

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  20. The base present in RNA but not found in DNA is :

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