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The First FDA-Approved Genetically Engineered Drug: Insulin
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- April 13, 2025
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The first drug approved by FDA of USA, that was produced through genetic engineering was 1. Somatotropin 2. insulin 3. penicillin 4. interferon Introduction: A Biotech Breakthrough The first FDA-approved […]
Key Differences Between Peroxisomes, Mitochondria, and Chloroplasts
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- April 13, 2025
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37. Peroxisomes are different from mitochondria and chloroplast mainly because they are: (a) Not the major sites of oxygen utilization, (b) Surrounded by double membrane, (c) Surrounded by single membrane […]
Impact of Nonsense Mutations in the LacZ Gene of the Lac Operon
If a nonsense mutation is present in the Lacz gene of the lac operon, the mRNA of βgalactosidase would 1. be expressed in response to binding of the lac repressor […]
Why Digitalis is Used for Treating Congestive Heart Failure
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- April 13, 2025
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36. Digitalis is used for the treatment of congestive heart failure because: (a) It can dissolve clots to release congestion , (b) It can increase the force of contraction of […]
What Is Autophagy? Understanding the Cell’s Recycling Process
The following cellular process involves formation of double membrane vesicles that engulf and degrade the cellular organelles and macromolecules 1. Necrosis 2. Autophagy 3. Macro pinocytosis 4. Apoptosis What Is […]
The Most Effective Reducing Agent for Disulfide Bonds in Proteins
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- April 13, 2025
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35. Which one of the following is the most effective reducing agent of disulfide bonds in proteins? (a) 2-mercaptoethanol, (b) Dithiothreitol, (c) Ethanethiol, (d) Ethanol Introduction Disulfide bonds are critical […]
Understanding Missing Amino Acids in Peptide Hydrolysis and Chromatography
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- April 13, 2025
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34. A 20-mer peptide composed of all 20 coded standard amino acids was hydrolyzed with 6N HCl. However, only 17 amino acids were detected when the hydrolysate was analyzed by […]
What Is RNA Editing? A Key Step in Post-Transcriptional Gene Regulation
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- April 13, 2025
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Which one of the following involves RNA Editing? 1. deletion, insertion or chemical modification of nucleotides that are present in the mRNA 2. joining of exons from one pre-mRNA molecule […]
Understanding Ion Exchange Chromatography: Why Protein Charge Matters
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- April 13, 2025
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Proteins are commonly purified by ion exchange chromatography (IEC) as a final step. Which of the following statements is NOT true? 1. above the isoelectric point, the proteins bind to […]


