JEE Main Chemistry: Biomolecules Practice Questions
14 free multiple-choice questions on Biomolecules for JEE Main Chemistry, each with the correct answer and a step-by-step explanation. Attempt a question, then reveal the solution to check your reasoning.
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Correct answer: A — The potential for hydrogen bonding
The nature and size of the R group significantly influence the physical properties, including hydrophobicity and the capacity for hydrogen bonding, which are crucial for protein folding.
Q2. Amino acids that are essential for protein synthesis are known as:
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Correct answer: D — Essential amino acids
Essential amino acids are those that the human body cannot synthesize and must be obtained through diet for protein synthesis.
Q3. Amino acids are primarily classified based on the nature of their side chain (R group). Which group corresponds to amino acids that are nonpolar?
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Correct answer: B — Alkyl groups
Nonpolar amino acids possess side chains (R groups) that are hydrocarbon chains, making them relatively nonpolar. Alkyl groups represent these nonpolar chains.
Q4. The peptide bond linkage that forms between amino acids is an example of which type of bond?
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Correct answer: D — Covalent bond
The peptide bond is an amide linkage, which is a strong covalent bond formed by dehydration synthesis.
Q5. Which functional group is present in every α-amino acid?
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Correct answer: C — -COOH
All α-amino acids possess a carboxyl group (-COOH), an amino group (-NH₂), and a central alpha-carbon.
Q6. Which of the following amino acids is typically considered non-essential for human nutritional requirements?
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Correct answer: C — Glycine
Glycine is one of the few amino acids that is readily available in excess and is not strictly required for the body to synthesize, hence it is non-essential.
Q7. Which of the following groups is present in all α-amino acids?
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Correct answer: B — A carboxyl group (-COOH)
All amino acids share the defining structure of having an amino group (-NH2), a carboxyl group (-COOH), and a central α-carbon.
Q8. Amino acids are characterized by which type of bonding within their structure?
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Correct answer: C — Covalent bonds
The backbone of an amino acid, including the alpha carbon and attached groups, is held together by strong covalent bonds.
Q9. Amino acids are classified based on the nature of their side chains. Which group of amino acids contains non-polar hydrocarbon side chains?
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Correct answer: D — Non-polar amino acids
Amino acids are broadly classified based on their R group (side chain). Non-polar amino acids possess hydrocarbon side chains.
Q10. Which part of the amino acid molecule contains the carboxyl group (-COOH)?
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Correct answer: B — Carboxyl group (-COOH)
The carboxyl group (-COOH) is the functional group attached to the carbon atom at position 1 in the standard representation of an amino acid structure.
Q11. The α-amino acid structure is characterized by a central carbon atom bonded to which four groups?
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Correct answer: D — Two -H atoms, one -NH₂ group, one -COOH group, and one side chain (-R)
The α-carbon atom is bonded to -H, -H, -NH₂, and the R group (side chain).
Q12. Which of the following characteristics is generally associated with amino acids that are highly non-polar?
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Correct answer: B — High hydrophobicity
Non-polar groups exhibit high hydrophobicity, leading them to favor interactions with other non-polar groups rather than polar ones.
Q13. The peptide bond formation between two amino acids is a process that occurs through which type of reaction?
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Correct answer: B — Dehydration synthesis (Condensation)
The formation of a peptide bond involves the removal of a water molecule between the carboxyl group and the amino group of adjacent amino acids, which is a dehydration synthesis reaction.
Q14. The R group of an amino acid determines its physical properties. Amino acids with non-polar R groups tend to be more:
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Correct answer: D — Hydrophobic
Non-polar R groups interact poorly with water, leading to increased hydrophobicity (water-fearing nature).
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