Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Kakinada 2010-1st Sem M.Tech Biotechnology SUBJECT CODE: C0302 REGULAR S ADVANCED BIOCHEMISTRY - Question Paper

1. (a) Outline the importance and scope of biochemistry. Add a note on the
origin of biomolecules.
(b) define the molecular structure, properties and importance of water in
maintenance of life.


2. (a) Classify Carbohydrates by giving suitable examples of every category.
Add a note on properties of carbohydrates.
(b) Write the structure of glucose, sucrose and starch. Add a note on their
importance.


3. (a) What is peptide bond? define the primary structure of proteins.
(b) discuss the biochemical functions of proteins.


4. (a) Classify lipids. define the physiological functions of triglycerides and
cholesterol.
(b) provide the structures of phospholipids, cerebrosides and gangliosides.


5. (a) Write the structure and properties of purine bases.
(b) discuss the Double helical structure of DNA.


6. (a) Classify Enzymes with suitable examples.
(b) define the organization of membranes. Add a note on transport across
membranes.


7.(a) Write the sequence of glycol tic reactions add a note on its importance.
(b) discuss the processes – a) electron transport b) oxidative phosphorylation.



8.(a) What is -oxidation? discuss in detail.
(b) define the semi conservative process of DNA replication.

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