B.Sc-B.Sc Allied Health Sciences 1st Year Biochemistry(Kerala University of Health Sciences-2014)

Q.P. CODE: 103016                                                                                Reg. No: …………………...
                             First Year B.Sc Perfusion Technology Degree Supplementary Examinations,
                                                                                   May 2014
                                                                                 Biochemistry
Time: 3 Hrs                                                                                          Max. Marks:80

• Answer all questions
• Draw diagram wherever necessary

Essays: (2×10=20)

1. What is the significance of borosilicate glass. Describe briefly on cleaning solutions and cleaning of glass wares ( 3+7= 10)
2. Define pH and mention normal blood pH. Discuss how blood pH is maintained. ( 1+1+8=10)

Short notes: (6x5=30)

3. Anticoagulants
4. Colorimeter
5. Estimation of serum electrolytes
6. Preparation of standard solution of sugar
7. Quality control
8. Manual balances

Answer briefly: (10x3=30)

9. Define normality. Explain the preparation of 0.1N HCl
10. Nutritional importance of protein
11. Metabolic and respiratory acidosis
12. Glucometer
13. Flasks
14. Immunoglobulins
15. Safety measures used in the laboratory
16. Blood urea estimation
17. Define and classify salts
18. Rothera’s test
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