M.B.B.S-M.B.B.S 1st Year BIOCHEMISTRY - PAPER II(Kerala University of Health Sciences-2014)

Q.P.Code 106001                                             Reg. No.:…………………
                    First Professional MBBS Degree Examinations, August 2014
                                                     BIOCHEMISTRY - PAPER II

Time : 3 hrs                                                                                        Max marks : 50

• Answer all questions
• Draw diagrams wherever necessary

 

Essay (10)

1. Define replication. Describe in detail the replicative process in prokaryotes with the help
of diagrams (1+ 6+ 3= 10)

 

Short essays (2x5=10) 

2. Discuss the structure and functions of Immunoglobulins

3. Discuss the co-enzyme role of thiamine and the deficiency disorder.

 

Short notes (5x3=15)

4. Differences between metabolic acidosis and respiratory acidosis.

5. PCR technique

6. Blood and urinary findings in various types of jaundice

7. List the functions of selenium.

8. Frame shift mutation

 

Answer briefly (5x2=10)

9. Calcitriol

10. Congenital erythropoietic porphyria

11. Wobble hypothesis

12. Spliceosomes

13. Creatinine clearance

 

Give precise answers (5x1=5)

14. Mention the normal serum albumin level and list two conditions where serum albumin is decreased

15. Mention any two features of p53 gene

16. How glycine is used in detoxification reactions.

17. Enumerate the functions of zinc in the body.

18. Name the amino acids involved in the synthesis of pyrimidine
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