NCERT Exemplar Class 12 Chemistry Solutions chapter 14 Biomolecules

NCERT Exemplar Class 12 Chemistry Solutions Chapter Biomolecules: MCQ (Type 1)

Question:1

Glycogen is a branched chain polymer of $\alpha$-D-glucose units in which chain is formed by $C_1-C_4$ glycosidic linkage whereas branching occurs by the formation of $C_1-C_6$ glycosidic linkage. The structure of glycogen is similar to __________.
(i) Amylose
(ii) Amylopectin
(iii) Cellulose
(iv) Glucose
Answer:

The answer is the option (ii). Structure of glycogen is very similar to the structure of amylopectin due to the $C_1-C_4$ glycosidic linkage in chain and $C_1-C_6$ glycosidic linkage present in branching. Thus, Option (ii) is the answer.

Question:2

Which of the following polymer is stored in the liver of animals?
(i) Amylose
(ii) Cellulose
(iii) Amylopectin
(iv) Glycogen
Answer:

The answer is the option (iv). The liver of animals takes up excess glucose and converts it into glycogen for storage. So, option (iv) is the answer.

Question:3

Sucrose (cane sugar) is a disaccharide. One molecule of sucrose on hydrolysis gives _________.
(i) 2 molecules of glucose
(ii) 2 molecules of glucose + 1 molecule of fructose
(iii) 1 molecule of glucose + 1 molecule of fructose
(iv) 2 molecules of fructose
Answer:

The answer is the option (iii).Each molecule of sucrose gives option (iii) 1 molecule of glucose + 1 molecule of fructose when hydrolysed.

Question:4

Which of the following pairs represents anomers?

Answer:

The correct answer is Option (C) because it shows the characteristics of anomers that is it differs only in the configuration of the hydroxyl group at C-1 position.

Question:5

Proteins are found to have two different types of secondary structures viz. $\alpha$-helix and $\beta$-pleated sheet structure. $\alpha$-helix structure of the protein is stabilised by:
(i) Peptide bonds
(ii) van der Waals forces
(iii) Hydrogen bonds
(iv) Dipole-dipole interactions
Answer:

The answer is the option (iii). As these proteins are twisted in the right-hand screw fashion so each -NH group is attached to an amino acid through option (iii) Hydrogen bonds

Question:6

In disaccharides, if the reducing groups of monosaccharides i.e. aldehydic or ketonic groups are bonded, these are non-reducing sugars. Which of the following disaccharide is a non-reducing sugar?

Answer:

Due to the presence of reducing groups in glycosidic bond formation, Option (B) is the answer

Question:7

Which of the following acids is a vitamin?
(i) Aspartic acid
(ii) Ascorbic acid
(iii) Adipic acid
(iv) Saccharic acid

Answer:

Option (ii) Ascorbic acid is the right answer as it is also known as Vitamin C, found in dairy products.

Question:8

Dinucleotide is obtained by joining two nucleotides together by a phosphodiester linkage. Between which carbon atoms of pentose sugars of nucleotides are. Are these linkages present?
(i) 5′ and 3′
(ii) 1′ and 5′
(iii) 5′ and 5′
(iv) 3′ and 3′
Answer:

The answer is the option (i). As the linkage is between phosphoric acid with a nucleotide at the 5’ position, Option (i) 5′ and 3′ is the right answer.

Question:9

Nucleic acids are the polymers of ______________.
(i) Nucleosides
(ii) Nucleotides
(iii) Bases
(iv) Sugars
Answer:

The answer is the option (ii). As nucleic acid is composed of units containing a sugar, a base and a phosphate molecule. It is a polymer of option (ii) Nucleotides

Question:10

Which of the following statements is not true about glucose?
(i) It is an aldohexose.
(ii) On heating with HI, it forms n-hexane.
(iii) It is present in furanose form.
(iv) It does not give 2,4-DNP test.
Answer:

The answer is the option (iii). It is present in furanose form is the right answer as all other properties are exhibited by a glucose molecule.

Question:11

Each polypeptide is a protein has amino acids linked with each other in a specific sequence. This sequence of amino acids is said to be ____________.
(i) primary structure of proteins.
(ii) secondary structure of proteins.
(iii) tertiary structure of proteins.
(iv) quaternary structure of proteins.
Answer:

The answer is the option (i). This type of structure in which each polypeptide is a protein has amino acids linked with each other in a specific sequence is termed as Option (i) primary structure of proteins.

Question:12

DNA and RNA contain four bases each. Which of the following bases is not present in RNA?
(i) Adenine
(ii) Uracil
(iii) Thymine
(iv) Cytosine
Answer:

The answer is the option (iii). RNA is less stable genetic material due to the presence of uracil whose structure is less stable than thymine present in DNA. So, Option (iii) Thymine is the right choice.

Question:13

Which of the following B group vitamins can be stored in our body?
(i) Vitamin B₁
(ii) Vitamin B₂
(iii) Vitamin B₆
(iv) Vitamin B₁₂

Answer:

The correct option is option (iv) Vitamin B₁₂ as it is an insoluble vitamin, so the body is capable of storing it.

Question:14

Which of the following bases is not present in DNA?
(i) Adenine
(ii) Thymine
(iii) Cytosine
(iv) Uracil
Answer:

The answer is the option (iv). Due to DNA being more stable genetic material, it contains cytosine instead of uracil due to the higher stability of the molecule. So, Option (iv) Uracil is the answer.

Question:15

Three cyclic structures of monosaccharides are given below which of these are anomers.

(i) I and II
(ii) II and III
(iii) I and III
(iv) III is anomer of I and II
Answer:

The answer is the option (i). Anomers are the compounds are the cyclic structures of monosaccharides which differ at the carbon-1 in their structure. So, option (i) I and II is the right answer.

Question:16

Which of the following reactions of glucose can be explained only by its cyclic structure?
(i) Glucose forms pentaacetate.
(ii) Glucose reacts with hydroxylamine to form an oxime.
(iii) Pentaacetate of glucose does not react with hydroxylamine.
(iv) Glucose is oxidised by nitric acid to gluconic acid
Answer:

The answer is the option (iii). The property of glucose being non-reactive with hydroxylamine determines the absence of the -CHO group. This property is defined only by the cyclic structure of glucose. Therefore, option (iii) Pentaacetate of glucose does not react with hydroxylamine is the correct answer.

Question:17

Optical rotations of some compounds along with their structures are given below which of them have D configuration.

(i) I, II, III
(ii) II, III
(iii) I, II
(iv) III

Answer:

The answer is the option (i). All of the given compounds have D-configuration due the presence of -OH group of asymmetric carbon on the right side. So, Option (i) I, II, III is the answer.

Question:18

Structure of a disaccharide formed by glucose and fructose is given below. Identify anomeric carbon atoms in monosaccharide units.

(i) ‘a’ carbon of glucose and ‘a’ carbon of fructose.
(ii) ‘a’ carbon of glucose and ‘e’ carbon of fructose.
(iii) ‘a’ carbon of glucose and ‘b’ carbon of fructose.
(iv) ‘f’ carbon of glucose and ‘f ’ carbon of fructose.
Answer:

The answer is the option (iii). The carbon present in the glucose or fructose molecule right adjacent to the oxygen atom is known as anomeric carbon. This concludes that option (iii) is the answer.

Question:19

Three structures are given below in which two glucose units are linked. Which of these linkages between glucose, units are between $C_1$ and$C_4$ and which linkages are between $C_1$ and $C_6$?

(i) (A) is between $C_1$ and$C_4$ , (B) and (C) is between $C_1$ and $C_6$
(ii) (A) and (B) are between $C_1$ and$C_4$ , (C) is between $C_1$ and $C_6$
(iii) (A) and (C) is between $C_1$ and$C_4$ , (B) is between $C_1$ and $C_6$
(iv) (A) and (C) is between $C_1$ and $C_6$, (B) is between $C_1$ and$C_4$

Answer:

The correct option is option (iii) because the numbering, in case of glucose, starts from the -O atom and ends at the last $CH_2OH$. This means the (iii) (A) and (C) is between $C_1$ and$C_4$, (B) is between $C_1$ and $C_6$ is the right answer.

NCERT Exemplar Class 12 Chemistry Solutions Chapter Biomolecules: MCQ (Type 2)

Question:20

Carbohydrates are classified on the basis of their behaviour on hydrolysis and also as reducing or non-reducing sugar. Sucrose is a __________.
(i) monosaccharide
(ii) disaccharide
(iii) reducing sugar
(iv) non-reducing sugar
Answer:

The answer is the option (ii) and (iv). As sucrose gives an equimolar solution of glucose and fructose on hydrolysis and the of the sugar being non-reducing sugar due to its involvement in glycosidic bond formation it is a disaccharide. Making Option (ii) and (iv) as the correct answers.

Question:21

Proteins can be classified into two types on the basis of their molecular shape i.e., fibrous proteins and globular proteins. Examples of globular proteins are :
(i) Insulin
(ii) Keratin
(iii) Albumin
(iv) Myosin
Answer:

The answer is the option (i) and (iii). Because of the ability to dissolve in water and having their polypeptide chain coiled around the spherical shape, Option (i) Insulin and (iii) Albumin are the correct answers.

Question:22

Which of the following carbohydrates are branched polymer of glucose?
(i) Amylose
(ii) Amylopectin
(iii) Cellulose
(iv) Glycogen
Answer:

Option (ii) and (iv) are the correct answers that is Amylopectin and Glycogen because it is a form of carbohydrate storing in animal bodies whereas amylose is constituted of 80-85% starch. It is also a branched polymer of glucose in which branching takes place by $C_1-C_6$ glycosidic linkage.

Question:23

Amino acids are classified as acidic, basic or neutral depending upon the relative number of amino and carboxyl groups in their molecule. Which of the following are acidic?

Answer:

The answer is the option (ii) and (iv). In case of amino acids, the number of amino and carboxyl groups in their structure determines their acidic nature, more carboxyl groups increase their acidic nature. From the compounds given above, only (ii) and (iv) have only one amino group and two carboxyl groups. Therefore option (ii) and (iv) are the answers.

Question:24

Lysine, is _______________

(i) $\alpha$-Amino acid
(ii) Basic amino acid
(iii) Amino acid synthesised in the body
(iv) $\beta -$Amino acid
Answer:

The answer is the option (i), (ii), and (iii). As the structure of Lysine contains an amino group in its side chain, the compound is basic in nature. And since the amino acids present in the body have the ability to accept H+ more easily than water. This categorises Lysine as an Amino acid synthesised in the body. The correct options are option (i), (ii) and (iii) are the answers.

Question:25

Which of the following monosaccharides are present as five-membered cyclic structure (furanose structure)?
(i) Ribose
(ii) Glucose
(iii) Fructose
(iv) Galactose
Answer:

The answer is the option (i) and (iii). Due to the presence of polyhydroxyl carbonyl compound of 5 carbon atoms, ribose and fructose show the furanose structure containing five-membered cyclic structure. Thus, Option (i) and (iii) are the answers.

Question:26

In fibrous proteins, polypeptide chains are held together by ___________.
(i) van der Waals forces
(ii) disulphide linkage
(iii) electrostatic forces of attraction
(iv) hydrogen bonds
Answer:

The answer is the option (ii) and (iv). To obtain the characteristic fibre-like structure, the fibrous proteins are held together by) hydrogen bonds and disulphide linkage making Option (ii) and (iv) the right answers.

Question:27

Which of the following are purine bases?
(i) Guanine
(ii) Adenine
(iii) Thymine
(iv) Uracil
Answer:

The answer is the option (i) and (ii). The compounds under purines contain a six membered and a five membered ring with nitrogen infused together to make the chemical structure. Thus, the right options are (i) Guanine and (ii) Adenine

Question:28

Which of the following terms are correct about enzyme?
(i) Proteins
(ii) Dinucleotides
(iii) Nucleic acids
(iv) Biocatalysts
Answer:

The answer is the option (i) and (iv). Some of the main characteristics of enzymes are that they are the biocatalyst and comes under the protein category. Their role in biochemical reactions is extremely specific. So, the correct option is (i) Proteins and (iv) Biocatalysts.

NCERT Exemplar Class 12 Chemistry Solutions Chapter Biomolecules: Short Answer Type

Question:29

Name the sugar present in milk. How many monosaccharide units are present in it? What are such oligosaccharides called?
Answer:

Milk contains lactose, an oligosaccharide sugar. It consists of two subunits of monosaccharide, namely glucose and galactose. Such oligosaccharides sugars composed of two monosaccharide units are known as disaccharides.

Question:30

How do you explain the presence of all the six carbon atoms in glucose in a straight chain?
Answer:

Glucose sugar contains six carbon atom chain, and this occurrence is due to the prolonged heating in the presence of hydrogen iodide (HI). This results in an n-hexane, thus forming a straight chain of six carbon atoms.

Question:31

In nucleoside, a base is attached at 1' position of the sugar moiety. A nucleotide is formed by linking the phosphoric acid unit to the sugar unit of a nucleoside. At which position of sugar unit is the phosphoric acid linked in a nucleoside to give a nucleotide?
Answer:

The characteristic formation feature of nucleoside it that it requires five-carbon sugar with a nitrogenous base attached to its 1’ position. And in this case, the phosphoric acid present in the five-carbon sugar is linked to the 5’ position of the nucleoside molecules converting it into a nucleotide molecule.

Question:32

Name the linkage connecting monosaccharide units in polysaccharides.

Answer:

The linkage present between monosaccharides is a glycosidic linkage which constitutes a polysaccharide. In this linkage, an oxide replaces a water molecule and forms a bond between two monosaccharide units.

Question:33

Under what conditions glucose is converted to gluconic and saccharic acid?
Answer:

Glucose being a six-carbon sugar easily gets converted into gluconic acid when treated with mild oxidising agents such as Br₂ water. To convert glucose into saccharic acid (dicarboxylic acid), it is treated with nitric acid.

Question:34

Monosaccharides contain carbonyl group hence are classified, as aldose or ketose. The number of carbon atoms present in the monosaccharide molecule is also considered for classification. In which class of monosaccharide will you place fructose?

Answer:

To categorise fructose, knowing its molecular formula and the functional group is important as they are categorised on the basis of the number of carbon atoms present in the molecule. The formula being $C_6H_{12}O_6$ and as it has ketone group present, so it is placed in the class of ketohexoses

Question:35

The letters ‘D’ or ‘L’ before the name of a stereoisomer of a compound indicates the correlation of configuration of that particular stereoisomer. This refers to their relationship with one of the isomers of glyceraldehyde. Predict whether the following compound has ‘D’ or ‘L’ configuration.

Answer:

To identify whether the compound configuration is ‘D’ or ‘L’ we check the presence of the -OH group. As the -OH group is present on the left side of the fifth carbon atom, the compound configuration is ‘L’.

Question:36

Aldopentoses named as ribose and 2-deoxyribose are found in nucleic acids. What is their relative configuration?
Answer:

The compound being aldopentoses, the configuration of both of them is ‘D’. The naming of ribose would be $\beta$-D-ribose whereas IUPAC name for 2-deoxyribose is $\beta$-D-2-deoxyribose

Question:37

Which sugar is called invert sugar? Why is it called so?
Answer:

The common example of invert sugar is sucrose. It is found naturally in sugarcane and sugar beet. The reason for being named invert sugar is that due to hydrolysis of sucrose, there is a change in the sign of rotation from Dextro (+) to laevo (–)

Question:38

Amino acids can be classified as $\alpha -, \beta -, \gamma -, \delta-$ and so on depending upon the relative position of the amino group concerning the carboxyl group. Which type of amino acids forms polypeptide chain in proteins?
Answer:

To form a polypeptide chain, the amino acid should be linked to the α-carbon in the molecule. The types of amino acids forming a polypeptide are α-amino acids and alpha-amino acids

Question:39

$\alpha$-Helix is a secondary structure of proteins formed by twisting of the polypeptide chain into right-handed screw-like structures. Which type of interactions is responsible for making the $\alpha$-helix structure stable?
Answer:

When a polypeptide chain is twisted in a right-handed screw fashion to make a stable α-Helix chain, the interaction taking place includes the bonding of each amino acid residues’ -NH group with the $-C=O$ in the adjacent turn of the helix.

Question:40

Some enzymes are named after the reaction, where they are used. What name is given to the class of enzymes which catalyse the oxidation of one substrate with simultaneous reduction of another substrate?

Answer:

Oxidoreductases are the enzymes named after their role in of oxidative reduction in redox reactions. They act as a catalyst, one of the examples of these enzymes is Alcohol Dehydrogenase that plays the role of reducing the human body’s’ alcohol levels during ingestion of alcohol

Question:41

During curdling of milk, what happens to sugar present in it?
Answer:

The process of curdling is initiated due to the presence of bacteria that converts the milk into curd and the sugar present in milk, lactose, gets converted into lactic acid.

Question:42

How do you explain the presence of five —OH groups in the glucose molecule?
Answer:

To prove the presence of 5 -OH groups present in glucose molecule, it is treated with acetic anhydride $(CH_3CO)_2O$ in the presence of $ZnCl_2$. This results in acetylation and forms glucose pentaacetate thus confirming the presence of 5 -OH groups

Question:43

Why does compound (A) give below not form an oxime?

Answer:

Ten me of the given compound is glucose pentaacetate. Due to the presence of a free $-C=O$ (carbonyl) group in the glucose molecule, it is able to form oxime. But after being converted into glucose pentaacetate, the no longer has the free carbonyl group is it is not able to make an oxime when treated with hydroxylamine.

Question:44

Why must vitamin C be supplied regularly in diet?
Answer:

There are two categories of vitamins, water-soluble and non-soluble. The water-soluble vitamins can’t be stored in the body, so we need a regular uptake these vitamins. Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin, so it is essential to include it in the daily diet plan.

Question:45

Sucrose is dextrorotatory but the mixture obtained after hydrolysis is laevorotatory. Explain.
Answer:

The pure nature of sucrose in aqueous solution is dextrorotatory, which means it rotates plane-polarised light entering the solution $66.5^{\circ}$ to the right. But when it is hydrolysed, it gets converted into dextrorotatory D-(+)-glucose and laevorotatory D-(-)-fructose in equimolar concentration. Due to this, the sign of rotation shifts from Dextro (+) to laevo (–). Thus, this makes the overall hydrolysed solution laevorotatory.

Question:46

Amino acids behave like salts rather than simple amines or carboxylic acids. Explain.
Answer:

The basic structure of an amino acid consists of a $-NH_2$ group and a $-COOH$ group. When amino acids are in an aqueous solution, the $-NH_2$ gains a proton whereas the $-COOH$ group loses a proton $[H]^+$ resulting in a zwitterion which is a salt. Thus, amino acids exhibit the properties of salt in aqueous solution.

Question:47

Structures of glycine and alanine are given below. Show the peptide linkage in glycylalanine.

Answer:

To form glycylalanine. Peptide linkage between the hydroxyl group of glycine is attached to the amine group of alanine takes place.

Question:48

Protein found in a biological system with a unique three-dimensional structure, and biological activity is called a native protein. When a protein in its native form, is subjected to a physical change like change in temperature or a chemical change like change in pH, denaturation of protein takes place. Explain the cause.
Answer:

When the protein is in its native form, it is intact with its secondary and tertiary structures along with primary structure. These amino acid residues are connected via hydrogen bonds and the intermolecular forces. But when it is subjected to changes like temperature and pH, these structures get destroyed except the primary structure due to the disturbance in the hydrogen bonds. This process unfolds the native protein and is called denaturation of proteins

Question:49

The activation energy for the acid catalysed hydrolysis of sucrose is , while the activation energy is only when hydrolysis is catalysed by the enzyme sucrase. Explain.
Answer:

The energy required in a particular reaction mainly depends on the types of bond that needs to be broken; thus, it dictates the energy required. If the bonds are strong, the reaction requires a large sum of energy and time. These factors can be changed by the addition of a biocatalyst; enzymes are the most common type of biocatalysts. The catalyst reduces the activation energy of the reaction, thus the hydrolysis of the enzyme sucrose very less time compared to the traditional acidic hydrolysis.

Question:50

How do you explain the presence of an aldehydic group in a glucose molecule?
Answer:

To confirm the presence of an aldehyde group is glucose molecule, it is treated with a mild oxidising agent such as bromine water which forms carboxylic acid gluconic acid. This confirms the presence of the aldehyde group

Question:51

Which moieties of nucleosides are involved in the formation of phosphodiester linkages present in dinucleotides? What does the word diester in the name of linkage indicate? Which acid is involved in the formation of this linkage?
Answer:

A nucleotide is a polymer of multiple subunits of nucleosides held together by linkage of phosphoric acid at 5′-position of pentose sugar. These nucleotides are further joined at the 5′ and 3′ carbon atoms of the sugar moiety, this linkage is known as phosphodiester linkage, and it results in dinucleotide. The key involvement in this linkage is of phosphoric acid.

Question:52

What are glycosidic linkages? In which type of biomolecules are they present?
Answer:

Glycosidic linkage is very common in saccharides; it occurs when the loss of water molecule happens due to an oxide linkage formed between two molecules of monosaccharides. This type of joining of two monosaccharides via an oxygen atom is termed as glycosidic linkage. The linkage is mostly observed in trisaccharides, polysaccharides, disaccharides, etc.

Question:53

Which monosaccharide units are present in starch, cellulose and glycogen and which linkages link these units?

Answer:

Starch contains a-glucose, while cellulose has $\beta$-D glucose units. In the linking of starch and glucose, glycosidic a-linkage is seen, and in case of cellulose, the monosaccharide glucose units are joined by glycosidic $\beta$-linkage

Question:54

How do enzymes help a substrate to be attacked by the reagent effectively?

Answer:

Functioning of enzymes in the human body, the interaction between substrate and reagent is crucial to start the process. This is done by the active site of enzyme which holds the substrate for effective interaction with the reagent.

Question:55

Describe the term D- and L-configuration used for amino acids with examples.
Answer:

There are only two types of sugar present in the amino acid family: definitively configured D-Family and L-Family. The key difference in the configuration of these families is decided by the glyceraldehyde. The presence of glyceraldehyde is taken as the standard, and it can be found in two forms:
L-(-)-Glyceraldehyde configuration and the D-(+)-Glyceraldehyde. The positioning of the -OH group of the carbon adjacent to CH₂OH categorises the configuration. If the group is attached to the right side, then it would be of D-configuration but the positioning of -OH group on the left makes it of L-configuration. The natural sugars present are all of D-configuration.

Question:56

How will you distinguish $1^{\circ}$ and $2^{\circ}$ hydroxyl groups present in glucose? Explain with reactions.
Answer:

To distinguish between the$1^{\circ}$ and $2^{\circ}$ hydroxyl groups of glucose via the chemical method, presence of 5-OH groups can indicate. The reaction involves adding a few drops of a cone. $H_2SO_4$ in the presence of pyridine, this results in the formation of forms Penta-acetyl derivative. This also indicates that from 5-OH groups, one group is primary (1°) alcoholic while others are secondary (2°) alcoholic groups.

The other way to determine their presence is by oxidising gluconic acid (Glucose) with HNO₃, this forms a dicarboxylic acid named saccharic acid. The result indicates that only one of the -OH group oxidised and formed -COOH group and the rest of the secondary -OH groups are unable to oxidise due to absence of drastic conditions.

Question:57

Coagulation of egg white on boiling is an example of denaturation of the protein. Explain it in terms of structural changes.

Answer:

An egg contains a soluble globular protein called albumin, which, when heated, transforms into insoluble fibrous protein. This denaturation results in the loss of biological activity, as well as the secondary and the tertiary structures of proteins, gets destroyed. But the primary structure of α-amino acids does not get denatured.

NCERT Exemplar Class 12 Chemistry Solutions Chapter Biomolecules: Matching Type

Question:58

Match the vitamins given in Column I with the deficiency disease they cause given in Column II.

Answer:

The above-mentioned columns describe the types of vitamins and the resulting diseases caused by their deficiency. The correct match of the options is-
$(i \rightarrow c, f), (ii \rightarrow g), (iii \rightarrow a), (iv \rightarrow h), (v \rightarrow d,i), (vi \rightarrow e), (vii \rightarrow b)$

Question:59

Match the following enzyme given in Column I with the reactions they catalyse given in Column II.

Answer:

All the given enzymes have their specific roles in biochemical cycles in the human body. The correct roles of these enzymes are-
$(i \rightarrow d), (ii \rightarrow c), (iii \rightarrow e), (iv \rightarrow a), (v \rightarrow b)$

NCERT Exemplar Class 12 Chemistry Solutions Chapter Biomolecules: Assertion and Reason Type

Question:60

In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) followed by a statement of Reason (R) is given. Choose the correct answer out of the following choices:(i) Assertion and reason both are correct statements and reason explains the
assertion.
(ii) Both assertion and reason are wrong statements.
(iii) Assertion is correct statement and reason is wrong statement.
(iv) Assertion is wrong statement and reason is correct statement.
(v) Assertion and reason both are correct statements but reason does not
explain assertion.
Assertion (A): D(+) – Glucose is dextrorotatory in nature.
Reason (R): ‘D’ represents its dextrorotatory nature.
Answer:

The answer is the option (iii) The correct reason is that the nature of glucose is dextrorotatory due to the presence of -OH group og asymmetric carbon attached towards the right side.

Question:61

In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) followed by a statement of Reason (R) is given. Choose the correct answer out of the following choices:
(i) Assertion and reason both are correct statements and reason explains the
assertion.
(ii) Both assertion and reason are wrong statements.
(iii) Assertion is correct statement and reason is wrong statement.
(iv) Assertion is wrong statement and reason is correct statement.
(v) Assertion and reason both are correct statements but reason does not
explain assertion.
Assertion (A): Vitamin D can be stored in our body.
Reason (R): Vitamin D is fat soluble vitamin.
Answer:

The answer is the option (i) Vitamin D being fat soluble is the key reason for its storage in the body.

Question:62

In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) followed by a statement of Reason (R) is given. Choose the correct answer out of the following choices:
(i) Assertion and reason both are correct statements and reason explains the
assertion.
(ii) Both assertion and reason are wrong statements.
(iii) Assertion is correct statement and reason is wrong statement.
(iv) Assertion is wrong statement and reason is correct statement.
(v) Assertion and reason both are correct statements but reason does not
explain assertion.
Assertion (A):$\beta$-glycosidic linkage is present in maltose.


Reason (R): Maltose is composed of two glucose units in which C-1 of one glucose unit is linked to C-4 of another glucose unit.
Answer:

The answer is the option (iv) The linkage present in maltose is $\alpha$-glycosidic in place of $\beta$-glycosidic linkage


Maltose

Question:63

In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) followed by a statement of Reason (R) is given. Choose the correct answer out of the following choices:
(i) Assertion and reason both are correct statements and reason explains the
assertion.
(ii) Both assertion and reason are wrong statements.
(iii) Assertion is correct statement and reason is wrong statement.
(iv) Assertion is wrong statement and reason is correct statement.
(v) Assertion and reason both are correct statements but reason does not
explain assertion.
Assertion (A): All naturally occurring $\alpha$-amino acids except glycine are optically active.
Reason (R): Most naturally occurring amino acids have L-configuration.
Answer:

The answer is the option (v) This exception is due to the presence of at least one chiral carbon in all $\alpha$-amino acids except glycine

Question:64

In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) followed by a statement of Reason (R) is given. Choose the correct answer out of the following choices:(i) Assertion and reason both are correct statements and reason explains the
assertion.
(ii) Both assertion and reason are wrong statements.
(iii) Assertion is correct statement and reason is wrong statement.
(iv) Assertion is wrong statement and reason is correct statement.
(v) Assertion and reason both are correct statements but reason does not
explain assertion.
Assertion (A): Deoxyribose, $C_5H_{10}O_4$ is not a carbohydrate.
Reason (R): Carbohydrates are hydrates of carbon so compounds which follow $C_x(H_2O)_y$ formula are carbohydrates.
Answer:

The answer is the option (ii) assertion is wrong as Deoxyribose is categorised under carbohydrates and is present as the pentose sugar in DNA. The reasoning is incorrect as carbohydrates are the substances that results into polyhydroxy aldehyde or polyhydroxy ketone and they are also optically active compounds.

Question:65

In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) followed by a statement of Reason (R) is given. Choose the correct answer out of the following choices:(i) Assertion and reason both are correct statements and reason explains the
assertion.
(ii) Both assertion and reason are wrong statements.
(iii) Assertion is correct statement and reason is wrong statement.
(iv) Assertion is wrong statement and reason is correct statement.
(v) Assertion and reason both are correct statements but reason does not
explain assertion.
Assertion (A): Glycine must be taken through diet.
Reason (R): It is an essential amino acid.
Answer:

The answer is the option (ii) Glycine being naturally synthesised in the body indicates assertion is incorrect as well as due to this property it is a non-essential amino acid.

Question:66

In the following questions, a statement of Assertion (A) followed by a statement of Reason (R) is given. Choose the correct answer out of the following choices:(i) Assertion and reason both are correct statements and reason explains the
assertion.
(ii) Both assertion and reason are wrong statements.
(iii) Assertion is correct statement and reason is wrong statement.
(iv) Assertion is wrong statement and reason is correct statement.
(v) Assertion and reason both are correct statements but reason does not
explain assertion.
Assertion (A): In presence of enzyme, substrate molecule can be attacked by the reagent effectively.
Reason (R): Active sites of enzymes hold the substrate molecule in a suitable position.
Answer:

The answer is the option (i) The presence of enzyme makes the process much effective as it hold onto the substrate while it is attacked by the reagent.

NCERT Exemplar Class 12 Chemistry Solutions Chapter Biomolecules: Long Answer Type

Question:67

Write the reactions of D-glucose which cannot be explained by its open-chain structure. How can cyclic structure of glucose explain these reactions?
Answer:

Some of the short comings of the open chain structure of glucose are mentioned below, these are the facts unexplained by the open chain structure –
(i)Even after the presence of (-CHO) an aldehydic group, it is unable to react some of the characteristic reactions of aldehydes such as,
(a) Non-reactive with ammonia.
(b) No addition product formation when added in sodium bisulphite $(NaHSO_3)$.
(c) The group indicator tests like Schiff’s test and 2, 4-DNP test are not valid
(ii) Due to the absence of -CHO groups in glucose pentaacetate, it does not react with hydroxylamine $(-NH_2OH)$ but the reaction with hydroxylamine is feasible for glucose.
(iii) The isomerism shown by D (+) – Glucose is, $\alpha$-D-glucose and $\beta$-D-glucose. Both forms are crystalline and differ in melting points and optical rotations.
(v) Its reaction with methanol in the presence of dry hydrogen chloride gas, results into two isomers namely methyl $\alpha$ -D-glucoside (m.p. = 438 K or $165 ^{\circ}C$) and methyl $\beta$-D-glucoside (m.p. = 380 K or $107 ^{\circ}C$).

All the above points clarify that glucose does not have an open chain structure.

Question:68

On the basis of which evidences D-glucose was assigned the following structure?

Answer:

1. Molecular formula : Molecular formula of glucose is has been found to be $C_6H_{12}O_6$
2. Straight chain sructure:
(i) When aqueous solution of glucose is treated with sodium amalgam (Na/Hg) or sodium borohydride, it is reduced to sorbitol (or glucocitol) a hexahydric alcohol.

(ii) Prolonged heating with hydriodic acid and red phosphorous at $100^{\circ}$ C gives a mixture of n-hexane and 2-iodohexane.

The formation of n-hexane suggests that all the six carbon atoms in glucose are arranged in a straight chain structure of glucose.
3. Presence of five hydroxyl (-OH) groups: The formation of pentaacetate after acetylation with acetic anhydride indicated the presence of 5 -OH groups. As glucose is a stable compound the 5-OH groups are supposed to be present on different carbon atoms.
4. Presence of one primary alcoholic group: The oxidation reaction of glucose and gluconic acid with conc. Nitric acid yields the same dicarboxylic acid, saccharic acid or glucaric acid.
5. Presence of an aldehyde (-CHO) group: A tehrection of glucose with hydroxylamine is feasible it indicated the presence of carbonyl (CHOH)4 (>C = O) groups.

The above-mentioned observations, the open chain structure of glucose can be described as:

Question:69

Carbohydrates are essential for life in both plants and animals. Name the carbohydrates that are used as storage molecules in plants and animals, also name the carbohydrate which is present in wood or in the fibre of cotton cloth.
Answer:

T he storage molecules of carbohydrates present in both plants and animals are given below –
(i) The major molecules in plants are starch, cellulose, sucrose, etc.
(ii) Presence of glycogen as known as animal starch in liver, brain, muscle of animals
(iii) Wood and clothe fibres contain cellulose.

Question:70

Explain the terms primary and secondary structure of proteins. What is the difference between $\alpha$-helix and $\beta$-pleated sheet structure of proteins?
Answer:

Primary structure: Every protein contains one or more polypeptide chains. These chains are made up of a-amino acids linked in a specific sequence. This specificity of sequence attachment is called primary structure.

The successive hydrolysis in the presence of mineral acids leads to the determination of the primary structure of proteins. The reaction results in products with decreasing molecular mass in each step, as shown below:
Proteins → Proteoses → Peptones → Polypeptides →Simple Peptides → $\alpha$-Amino acids
Secondary structure: The folding and arrangement of polypeptide chains result in secondary structures. It also provides a specific shape to the protein molecule. There are two types of structures that arise from this folding -
$\alpha$-Helix structure: this structure is a very common folding way of polypeptide chains, in this, the h-bonds are twisted in a right-handed manner, with additional -NH group bonded with -C = O group at adjacent turns. Thus, the structure is commonly known as 3.613 helix. The pitch of helix contains 3.16 amino acids. Hydrogen bonds are the backbone of this structure present in between one amide group and a carbonyl group.

$\beta$-pleated sheet structure: The arrangement of polypeptide chains in in a zigzag manner adjacent to each other and fixed at a common distance. The intermolecular H-bonds hold the chains together, and numerous chains combine to make a sheet. A 3-D arrangement of these sheet on top of each other takes place and due to its resemblance to drapery the structure is named $\beta$-pleated sheet structure.

Question:71

Write the structures of fragments produced on complete hydrolysis of DNA. How are they linked in DNA molecule? Draw a diagram to show the pairing of nucleotide bases in double helix of DNA.

Answer:

During the hydrolyses, the main constituents of DNA include a pentose sugar, nitrogenous bases and phosphoric acid

Attachment of base to I ‘-position of sugar results in formation of a nucleoside. The linkage of two nucleotides through phosphoric acid at 5′-position of sugar makes a nucleotide. Multiple nucleotides joined at 5’-and 3’carbon atoms of the pentose sugar by phosphodiester linkage makes a chain of nucleotides.

The coiling of two chains of nucleotides and held by the H-bond formation between bases makes DNA.