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Biology NEET - XI: Chapter 9- Biomolecules Part 1

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This deck covers key concepts and facts about biomolecules, focusing on the most abundant molecules, metabolites, amino acids, and protein structures relevant to NEET Biology Chapter 9.

Which is the most abundant organic molecule present in the protoplasm?

Protein
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Term
Definition
Which is the most abundant organic molecule present in the protoplasm?
Protein
Name the three most abundant inorganic ions present in cell?
K>Na>Ca
Name the three most abundant inorganic ions in intracellular matrix.
K>P>Mg
Name the three most abundant inorganic ions in extracellular matrix.
Na>Cl>Ca
Which is the most abundant element in chloroplast?
Oxygen
Which metabolites are present in acid soluble pool?
Micromolecules

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TermDefinition
Which is the most abundant organic molecule present in the protoplasm?
Protein
Name the three most abundant inorganic ions present in cell?
K>Na>Ca
Name the three most abundant inorganic ions in intracellular matrix.
K>P>Mg
Name the three most abundant inorganic ions in extracellular matrix.
Na>Cl>Ca
Which is the most abundant element in chloroplast?
Oxygen
Which metabolites are present in acid soluble pool?
Micromolecules
Which metabolites are present in acid insoluble pool?
Macromolecules
What is the weight of micromolecules?
Between 18 to 800 Daltons
What is the weight of macromolecules?
1000 Dalton
Are lipids found in acid soluble or insoluble pool?
Acid insoluble pool
What type of secondary metabolite is curcumin and vinblastin?
Drugs
What type of secondary metabolite is concanavalin A?
Pigment
What type of secondary metabolite is codein?
Alkaloid
What type of secondary metabolite is morphine?
Alkaloid
What type of secondary metabolite is abrin?
Toxin
Which is the simplest amino acid?
Glycine
Is alanine a neutral/basic/acid amino acid?
Neutral
Is valine a neutral/basic/acid amino acid?
Neutral
Is lysine a neutral/basic/acid amino acid?
Basic
Is arginine a neutral/basic/acid amino acid?
Basic
Is histadine a neutral/basic/acid amino acid?
Basic
How many essential amino acids are present?
9
What type of protein is caesin?
Phosphoprotein
Where is α-helix protein found?
Keratin of mammals, collagen
Where is β-helix protein found?
Keratin of reptiles and aves, silk fibre