Biomolecules: Structure, Function and Classification Biomolecules are biological molecules that are present in living organisms and are essential for the maintenance, growth, reproduction, and regulation of life. They include important […]
Structure of Atoms: Protons, Neutrons, Electrons, Isotopes and Nuclides Atoms are the extremely small particles that are the basic building blocks of ordinary matter. Everything around us, including living […]
55. The molecular ion peak [M]⁺ of an analyte as measured by Electron Ionization Mass Spectrometry has an m/z of 149 and a relative abundance of 100%. The [M]⁺ has […]
54. For a nuclear spin of spin quantum number (I = 1/2), precessing in a magnetic field at a Larmor frequency of 300 MHz, the wavelength of incident radiation required […]
53. Which one of the following correctly describes the spectroscopic experiment that would help distinguish between an α-helix, 3₁₀ helix and π helix? (A) Near UV absorption spectrum between 250–300 […]
52. The structure of a protein with 100 residues was determined by X-ray analysis at atomic resolution and NMR spectroscopy. The following observations are possible. A. The dihedral angles determined […]
51. Following are statements related to spectroscopic investigation of proteins. A. Tryptophan fluorescence in a protein is not sensitive to its environment. B. Observation of a large number of Nᵢ […]
50. Detailed NMR spectra of a 20-residue peptide were recorded using a 600 MHz instrument. If the peptide adopts an α-helical conformation, which one of the following statements is correct? […]
49. The conformation of a 30-residue peptide is studied by NMR spectroscopy. The JNH for most of the amide protons is 4 Hz. The 2D NOESY spectrum shows prominent Nᵢ–Nᵢ₊₁ […]
48. The hydrogen atoms in the δ (delta) methylene group of lysine will give the following splitting pattern in the ¹H-NMR spectra of lysine (A) Triplet of triplets. (B) Quintet. […]