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1. \[\xrightarrow{C{{H}_{3}}COCl,\,Py}X\xrightarrow{KMn{{O}_{4}}}Y\]
The final product $$'Y'$$ is medicine. Which of the following is incorrect regarding $$'Y'?$$
A
It has analgesic as well as antipyretic properties.
B
It helps to prevent heart attacks.
C
It has anti-blood clotting action.
D
It suppresses the gastric anomalies.
Answer :
It suppresses the gastric anomalies.
2.
Which of the following statements is not true about enzyme inhibitors?
A
They inhibit the catalytic activity of the enzyme.
B
They prevent the binding of substrate.
C
Generally a strong covalent bond is formed between an inhibitor and an enzyme.
D
Inhibitors can be competitive or non-competitive.
Answer :
Generally a strong covalent bond is formed between an inhibitor and an enzyme.
Inhibitors are chemical substances which tend to reduce the activity of a particular enzyme. Generally a weak bond such as hydrogen bonding, van der Waals interaction etc. is formed between the enzyme and the inhibitor.
3.
A drug which acts as antipyretic as well as analgesic is
A
chloroquine
B
penicillin
C
chlordiazepoxide
D
4-acetamidophenol
Answer :
4-acetamidophenol
No explanation is given for this question. Let's discuss the answer together.
4.
Which of the following statements is not correct about penicillin?
A
Penicillin $$G$$ has a narrow spectrum.
B
It is extracted from antibacterial fungus Penicillium.
C
Ampicillin and amoxycillin are synthetic modifications of penicillins.
D
It has bacteriostatic effect.
Answer :
It has bacteriostatic effect.
Penicillin has bactericidal effect.
5.
The formulation of dettol contains
A
chloroxylenol
B
terpineol
C
alcohol
D
All of these
Answer :
All of these
Dettol (antiseptic) is a mixture of $$4.8\% $$ chloroxyleno $$ + 9.9\% $$ terpineol and absolute alcohol.
6.
Which one of the following is used as Antihistamine ?
A
Omeprazole
B
Chloranphenicol
C
Diphenhydramine
D
Norethindrone
Answer :
Diphenhydramine
Diphenhydramine is used as antihistamine.
7.
Antiseptics and disinfectants either kill or prevent growth of microorganisms. Identify which of the following statements is not true :
A
Chlorine and iodine are used as strong disinfectants.
B
Dilute solutions of boric acid and hydrogen Peroxide are strong antiseptics.
C
Disinfectants harm the living tissues.
D
A $$0.2\% $$ solution of phenol is an antiseptic while $$1\% $$ solution acts as a disinfectant.
Answer :
Dilute solutions of boric acid and hydrogen Peroxide are strong antiseptics.
Dilute solutions of boric acid and hydrogen peroxide are weak antiseptics.
8.
Which of the following sets of reactants is used for the preparation of paracetamol from phenol?
A
$$HN{O_3},{H_2}/Pd,{\left( {C{H_3}CO} \right)_2}O$$
B
$${H_2}S{O_4},{H_2}/Pd,{\left( {C{H_3}CO} \right)_2}O$$
C
$${C_6}{H_5}{N_2}Cl,SnC{l_2}/HCl,{\left( {C{H_3}CO} \right)_2}O$$
D
$$B{r_2}/{H_2}O,Zn/HCl,{\left( {C{H_3}CO} \right)_2}O$$
9.
Barbituric acid and its derivatives are well known as
A
tranquilizers
B
antiseptics
C
analgesics
D
antipyretics
Answer :
tranquilizers
The drugs which act on the central nervous system $$(CNS)$$ and help in reducing stress and fatigue by inducing a sense of well being are called tranquilizers. They are psychotherapeutic drugs. The most commonly used
tranquilizers are barbituric acid and its 5, 5-disubstituted derivatives such as veronal, luminal and seconal.
10.
Which of the following is a sink for $$CO ?$$
A
Haemoglobin
B
Microorganisms present in the soil
C
Oceans
D
Plants
Answer :
Microorganisms present in the soil
Microorganisms present in the soil act as biggest source and sink. A sink is a natural or artificial reservoir that accumulates and stores some chemical compound for an indefinite period. Thus (B) is correct option.