Question: 7
Which of the following fixes nitrogen?
A. Azotobacter
B. Anabaena
C. Nostoc
D. Calothrix
E. All of the above
Correct Answer: E. All of the above
Explanation:
Azotobacter, anabaena, nostoc and calothrix are free living nitrogen fixing bacteria. Azotobacter can
be found in the soil. Anabaena, nostoc and calothrixlives in water as well as on moist rocks.
Question: 8
The substance that inactivates an enzyme by denaturing it is called
A. Feedback inhibitor
B. Competitive inhibitor
C. Allosteric inhibitor
D. Irreversible inhibitor
E. None of these
Correct Answer: D. Irreversible inhibitor
Explanation:
Irreversible inhibitors modify or denature the enzyme irreversibly. The other inhibitors will not denature
the enzyme. DIFP can irreversibly inhibit serine proteases.
Question: 9
Glucocorticoid is produced by
A. Adrenal medulla
B. Adrenal cortex
C. Pancreas
D. Pineal gland
E. Pituitary gland
Correct Answer: B. Adrenal cortex
Explanation:
Glucocorticoids are produced by the adrenal cortex. Glucocorticoids are a class of steroid hormones
that bind to the glucocorticoid receptor. They stimulate gluconeogenesis and increase the blood
glucose level.