Vinayaka Missions University 2008 M.Sc Zoology BIOCHEMISTRY : t : Correspondence - Question Paper

COURSE CODE 2030701
PG DEGREE exam – SEP 2008
M.SC (ZOOLOGY)
BIOCHEMISTRY
(For Candidate Admitted from Calendar 2007 Onwards)
Time: three Hours Max.Marks:75
Section-A
ans all the Questions: 15 X one = 15
1. elaborate the functions of water
2. What is metabolic water
3. Name the most important buffer in the plasma
4. elaborate co enzymes
5. what is P:O ratio
6. Name 2 high energy compounds
7. provide 2 examples for Transaminases
8. What is the normal level of serum cholesterol
9. Name 2 antioxidant vitamins
10. elaborate the major substrates for gluconeogenesis
11. Name the enzyme defect in von gierkes disease
12. Name the vitamins involved in post translational modification of
collage tissue
13. Name 2 diseases in which hyper cholesterolemia is reported
14. Name the hormone which controls the water excretion via kidney
15. Name the hormone which lowers the blood sugar level.
Section-B
ans any 5 Questions: five X six = 30
16 a. Write briefly about the water distribution and its balance in the
body
(Or)
b. Write short note on buffers
17. a. define the structure of DNA
(Or)
b. Name various RNAs, and explain their structure
18. a. Write short note on iso enzyme with examples
(Or)
b. Write short note on thermodynamics
19. a. Write a short note on transmutation
(Or)
b. define the cori cycle
20. a. Write short note on cyclic AMP
(Or)
b. Write on Wilson’s disease
Section-C
ans any 2 Questions: two X 15 = 30
21. Write an essay on various kinds of enzyme inhibition
22. Write briefly on phospholipids and their functions
23. Write an essay on glycolysis with energetics
24. Write an essay on sources, RDA. Biochemical functions of calcium.
25. Write in detail about the synthesis and biochemical functions of
thyroid hormones.

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