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301.

The non-nutritive sweetener isA. saccharineB. sucroseC. fructoseD. glucose

Answer» Correct Answer - A
302.

Which of fhe following is stble in cold and unsable at high temperatureA. SaccharinB. AspertameC. AlitameD. Sucrulose

Answer» Correct Answer - B
303.

Barbituric acid is used asA. an antipyreticB. an antisepticC. an antibioticD. a tranquilizer

Answer» Correct Answer - D
Barbituric acid is used as transquilizer which are sleep producing agents.
304.

Give composition of dettol.

Answer» Chloroxylenol and `alpha`-terpineol
305.

Why are medicines used ?

Answer» Used in diagnosis, prevention and treatment of disease.
306.

The correct structure of Bithional isA. B. C. D.

Answer» Correct Answer - D
307.

Which of the following is used as a 'morning after pill'?A. NorethindroneB. EthinylestradiolC. MifepristoneD. Bithional

Answer» Correct Answer - C
Mifepristone Is a synthetic steriod that blocks the effects of progesterone and used as a "morning after pill" in many countries.
308.

Substances which bring body temperature down are known as :A. analgesicB. antibioticC. antipreticD. sulpha drugs

Answer» Correct Answer - C
Antipyretic drugs bring down the body temperature, e.g., paracetamol, aspirin etc
309.

Bithional is an example ofA. disinfectant antisepticB. antisepticC. antibioticD. analgesic

Answer» Correct Answer - A
Bithional is disinfectant which is generally added to medicated soaps to reduce the odour produced by bacterial deoompOSition of organic matter on the skin.
310.

The sweetest artificial sugar among the following isA. aspartameB. sucraloseC. alitameD. sucrose

Answer» Correct Answer - C
Among the given sugars, sucrose is the natural sugar while other are artifical. Among artifical sugars, alitame is about 2000 times more sweeter than cane sugar.
311.

Which of the following is derivatives of srcroseA. alitameB. sucruloseC. AspartameD. saccharin

Answer» Correct Answer - B
312.

Why are builders added in soap, give their example?

Answer» Builders make the soaps act more rapidy e.g., Sodium carbonate, trisodium phosphate.
313.

Which among the following is a tranquilizer?A. AspirinB. ValiumC. PenicillinD. Sulphanilamide

Answer» Correct Answer - B
Valium is a tranquilizer, aspirin is an analgesic. Penicillin is an antibiotic while sulphonilamide is an antimicrobial.
314.

Which of the following will not act as tranquilizer ?A. EquanilB. AnalginC. MeprobamateD. Chlordiazepoxide

Answer» Correct Answer - B
Analgin is an antipyretic .
315.

Which one of the following is employed as a tranquilizer ?A. NeproxenB. TetracyclineC. ChlorpheninamineD. Equanil

Answer» Correct Answer - D
Equanil is used in controlling depression and hypertension
`H_(2)N-overset(O)overset(||)(C)-O-underset(("Equanil"))(CH_(2)-overset(CH_(3))overset(|)underset(CH_(3))underset(|)(C)-CH_(2))-O-overset(O)overset(||)(C)-NH_(2)`
316.

Which one of the following is employed as a tranquilizer drug ?A. MifepristoneB. PromethazineC. ValiumD. Naproxen

Answer» Correct Answer - C
Drugs which are used for the treatment of stress, fatigue, mild and severe mental diseases are called tranquilizers.
They relieve anxiety, stress irriability or excitement by inducing a sense of well being.
Following are examples of tranquilizers:
Iproniazd, phenelzine (nardil), meprobamate, chlordiaepoxide, equanil, veronal, amytal, nembutal, luminal, serotonin and valium (Diazepam)
317.

What are limitations of problems arise using highly branched detergents ?

Answer» Detergents with highly branched hydrocarbon chain cannot be degraded easily by microorganisms. They get accumulated in river and water ways causing pollution.
318.

Name a drug used in the treatment of mental disorders.

Answer» Correct Answer - Iproniazid
319.

A chemical substance which cures the disease , is safe to use, has negligible toxicity and does not cause addiction is called a _______ while a chemical substance which cures the disease but is habit forming , causes addiction and has serious side effects is called a _______

Answer» Correct Answer - medicine , drug
320.

Tranquilisers are also known asA. psychlosomatic drugsB. psychotherapeutic drugsC. psychosystolic drugsD. None of the above

Answer» Correct Answer - B
Tranquilizers are the drugs which are used to relieve mental ailments. These are also known as psychotherapeutic drugs as they act on the central nervous system.
321.

Chloramine-`T` is a:A. disinfectantB. antisepticC. analgesicD. antipyretics

Answer» Correct Answer - B
Antiseptics drugs cause destruction of micro organisms, which produce septic diseases, e.g. dettol, savlon, acriflavin, boric acid, phenol, iodoform,`KMnO_4` and some dyes such as chloramine-T, methylene blue.
322.

Match the soaps given in Column I with items given in column II.

Answer» Correct Answer - `Ararr(2) B.rarr(1) C.rarr(4) D.rarr(3)`
A. Soap chips are made by running a thin sheet of melted soap into a cool cylinder and scraping off the soaps in small broken pieces.
B. Soaps granules are dried miniature soap bubbles.
C. Soap powders contin soap powder and builders like sodium carbonate and trisodium phosphate. Builders make the soap act more rapidly.
D. Scouring soaps contains soap powder, a scouring agent (abrasive) such as powdered pumice or finely divided sand and builders.
323.

The antibiotic which is effective against certain strains of cancer cellsA. dysidazirineB. sulphanilamideC. vancomycinD. ofloxacin.

Answer» Correct Answer - A
Dysidazirine is supposed to be toxic against certain strains of cancer cells.
324.

Which of the following is used as a "morning after pill" in many countriesA. NorethindroneB. ethynylestradiolC. mifepristoneD. Bithional

Answer» Correct Answer - 3
325.

Which of the following are antidepressants ?A. IproniazidB. PhenelzineC. EquanilD. Salversan

Answer» Correct Answer - A::B::C
Antidepressants are the substance which correct chemical imbalances of neurotansmitters in the brain and probably cause changes in mood and behaviour.
Ipronizid is a hydrazine drug used as an antideperssant. Pheneizine is also known as Nardii. It is used in the treatment of major depressive disorder. Equanil is used in controlling depression and hypertension.
Salvarsan is an antibacterial drug. It is used in the treatment of Syphilis.
326.

Which of the following is not antidepressants ?A. IpronizxidB. PhenelzineC. EquanilD. Salvarsan

Answer» Correct Answer - D
Salvarsan is an antibiotic
327.

Assertion (A): Chemical messengers are chemicals that enable communication of message between two neurons or between neurons and muscles. Reason (R) : Chemicals enter the cell through receptor.A. (A) and (R ) both are correct statement but reason does not explain (A)B. (A) and (R ) both are correct statements and (R ) explains the (A)C. Both (A) and (R ) are wrong statementD. (A) is correct statement and (R ) is wrong statement

Answer» Correct Answer - D
Chemicals bind to the receptor sites present on the outer surface of the cell membrane
328.

What are the substances which mimic the natural chemical messengers ?A. AntibioticsB. AntagonistsC. AgonistsD. Receptors

Answer» Correct Answer - D
Receptors receives chemical messenger at its binding site.
329.

Write the structure of a medicine which is used for prevention of heart attacks.

Answer» Correct Answer - Aspirin
330.

ortho-sulphobenzimide is commonly known as which compound? What is its calorific value?

Answer» Saccharin. It has no calorific value
331.

Among D- and L-glucose, which is more beneficial for obese people?

Answer» L-glucose is much beneficial for obese people because it cannot be digested in the body due to absence of such enzymes and thus it excreted from the body through urine
332.

Give an example of a sulpha drug.

Answer» Correct Answer - Sulphapyridin
333.

Name a drug which is both an analgesic and antipyretic.

Answer» Correct Answer - Aspirin
334.

Which drug is obtained when morphine undergoes acetylation?

Answer» Morphine gives heroine (narcotic drug) when undergoes acetylatin
335.

Which of the following statements is correct ?A. Some tranquilizers function by inhibiting the enzymes which catalyse the degradation of noradrenaline.B. Tranquilizers are narcotic drugs.C. Tranquilizers are chemical compounds that do not effect the message transfer from nerve to receptor .D. Tranquilizers are chemical compounds that can relieve pain and fever.

Answer» Correct Answer - A
Tranquilizers inhibit the enzymes which catalyse the degradation of noradrenaline.
They effect the message transfer mechanisms from nerve to receptor.
Tranquilizers are a classs of chemical compoundss used for the treatement of stress, and mild or even severe mental diseases.
336.

Which of the following statements is not correct-A. some antiseptics can be added to soapsB. dilute solutions of some disinfectants can be used as antisepticC. disinfectants are antimicrobial drugsD. antiseptic medicines can be ingested

Answer» Correct Answer - D
Antiseptic medicines cannot be ingested.
337.

What are enzymes and receptors?

Answer» Enzymes:The proteins which perform the mole of biological catalysts in the body are called enzymes.
receptors:The proteins which are cucial to communication system in the body are called receptors.
338.

Sea foods are best preserved by which of the following method ?A. IrradiationB. CuringC. PasteurizationD. Dehydration

Answer» Correct Answer - A
339.

Irradiation isA. Killing of microbes at high termperatureB. Killing of microbes at low temperatureC. Killing of microbs by passing high frequency rayD. all of these

Answer» Correct Answer - C
340.

Which of the following is terpineolA. `CH_(3)-underset(CH_(3))underset(|)overset(C_(6)H_(5))overset(|)C-OH_(3)`B. C. D.

Answer» Correct Answer - B
341.

Antibiotic action of Dettol is due to to terpineol andA. ChlorobenzeneB. ChloroxylenolC. ChloroquineD. Chloramphenicol

Answer» Correct Answer - 2
342.

phenelzine is used inA. depressionB. high feverC. hyperacidityD. high inflammation

Answer» Correct Answer - A
343.

Which of the following is addict forming drug?A. pecicillinB. IbuprofenC. AmyI metacresolD. Morphine diacetate

Answer» Correct Answer - D
344.

The drugs which are given to the patients suffering from anxiety and metal tension are known asA. tranquilizersB. analgesicsC. antimicrobialsD. antibiotics.

Answer» Correct Answer - A
345.

Which of the following drug is used in anxietyA. DimetappB. HisuamineC. IproniazidD. cimetidine

Answer» Correct Answer - C
346.

What is the chemical nature of common antacids?

Answer» Common antacids are metal hydroxides and bicarbonates.
347.

By what type of reaction do the common antacids destroy the excess acid of the stomach?

Answer» Common antacids destroy the excess acid of the stomach by means of acid-base neutralisation reaction.
348.

The drug which neutralise HCI in stomach isA. CimetidineB. RanitidineC. OmeprzaleD. `Mg(OH)_(2)`

Answer» Correct Answer - D
349.

Which one of the following is bacteria antibiotics?A. ErythnomycinB. tetracyclineC. AminoglycosidesD. Chloramphenicol

Answer» Correct Answer - C
350.

What happens when the bond formed between an enzyme and an inhibitor is a strong covalent bond?

Answer» lf a strong covalent bond is formed between an enzyme and an inhibitor and cannot be broken easily, then the enzyme is blocked permanently. The body then degrades the enzyme-inhibitor complex and synthesizes the new enzyme.