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#Question id: 179


The average molecular weight of the 20 standard amino acids is 138, but biochemists use 110 when estimating the number of amino acids in a protein of known molecular weight.  Why?

#Unit 1. Molecules and their Interaction Relevant to Biology
  1. The number 110 is based on the fact that the average molecular weight of a protein is 110,000 with an average of 1,000 amino acids.

  2. The number 110 reflects the higher proportion of small amino acids in proteins, as well as the loss of water when the peptide bond forms.

  3. The number 110 reflects the number of amino acids found in the typical small protein, and only small proteins have their molecular weight estimated this way.

  4. The number 110 takes into account the relatively small size of nonstandard amino acids.

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#Question id: 10522

#Unit 6. System Physiology – Plant

Mechanical barriers provide a first line of defence against insect pests and pathogens, these mechanical barriers developed by plants;

                   COLUMN A  

                     COLUMN B

A. Thorns

i) It can be found on the stem and petioles of roses and are formed by the epidermis

B. Spines

ii) Found on a lemon tree (Citrus sp.) are modified branches, as can be seen by their position in the axil of a leaf

C. Prickles

iii) Found on shoot and leaves of tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) are derived from epidermal cells

D. Trichomes

iv) which are characteristic of cacti (Opuntia spp.) in the New World, are modified leaves

Match correctly following combination of barrier developed by plants ;

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#Question id: 10523

#Unit 6. System Physiology – Plant

Conifer resin ducts, which are found in the cortex and phloem, contain a mixture of diverse terpenoids, which are released immediately upon damage by herbivores such as;

a) monocyclic terpenes like- limonene and terpinolene

b) bicyclic monoterpenes- α-pinene and β-pinene

c) tricyclic sesquiterpenes- longifolene, caryophyllene, and δ-cadinene

d) tetracyclic terpenes- longifolene, tetra-terpinolene terpenoids are incorrect?

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#Question id: 10524

#Unit 6. System Physiology – Plant

Members of the Poaceae family, which includes all of the cereal crops, use benzoxazinoids, these alkaloids shows;

a) Alkaloids are derived from the tryptophan as constitutively produced defensive secondary metabolites

b) These benzoxazinoids such as DIBOA and its derivative DIMBOA are usually stored in the peroxisome

c) Upon damage, the inactive glycosides are hydrolyzed, generating glucosinolate, which are toxic not only to insect herbivores but also against pathogens

d) DIBOA and DIMBOA perform insecticidal and pesticidal activities

e) It can be inactivated by hydroxylation and N-glycosylation reactions

Which of the following combination is correct about benzoxazinoids alkaloids?

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#Question id: 10525

#Unit 6. System Physiology – Plant

The major cyanogenic glycoside in_____i______ is _____ii______.

a) i-sorghum, ii-Amygdalin

b) i-sorghum, ii-dhurrin

c) i-Cassava, ii-lotaustralin

d) i-Cassava, ii-linamarin

Which one is incorrect combination of cyanogenic glycoside?

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#Question id: 10526

#Unit 6. System Physiology – Plant

What is elicitors? Which one is not belongs to the elicitor responses

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#Question id: 10527

#Unit 6. System Physiology – Plant

Based on their feeding behaviors, three major types of insect herbivores can be distinguished, which evades the constitutive defense;

COLUMN ACOLUMN B
A) Phloem feedersi) caterpillars, grasshoppers, and beetles
B) Cell-content feedersii) aphids and whiteflies
C) Chewing insectsiii) mites and thrips

Correctly match the feeding behaviour with its insects;