Lipids: practice question

A Biochemistry question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Biochemistry · Lipids

Sample item

Where does beta-oxidation occur?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Mitochondria

This item reviews Lipids; Mitochondria is the best answer because it directly matches the biochemical or pathological mechanism described.

Option by option

  • A. Ribosome

    Ribosome is plausible but not the best answer.

  • B. Golgi

    Golgi is unsupported by the key feature.

  • C. Nucleus

    Nucleus does not fit the stated pattern.

  • D. Mitochondria (correct)

    Correct. Mitochondria fits the defining mechanism.

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What is the answer to this Biochemistry question?

The best answer is D, Mitochondria. This item reviews Lipids; Mitochondria is the best answer because it directly matches the biochemical or pathological mechanism described.

Why is "Ribosome" not the answer?

Ribosome is plausible but not the best answer.

Why is "Golgi" not the answer?

Golgi is unsupported by the key feature.

Why is "Nucleus" not the answer?

Nucleus does not fit the stated pattern.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Lipids in Biochemistry. The correct option holds because: Correct. Mitochondria fits the defining mechanism.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Lipids?

Build one table of enzyme deficiency, disease, inheritance and key finding, then revise it by spaced recall. Then use the flashcards and the other Biochemistry questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.