Other Bachelor Degree-Bachelor of Physiotherapy 1st Year Biochemistry and Nutrition (Kerala University of Health Sciences-2013)

Q.P.Code 103014                          Reg. No.:…………………
           First Year BPT Degree Supplementary Examinations - September 2013
                                               (2010 scheme)
                                      Biochemistry and Nutrition
Time : 3 hrs                                                              Max marks : 100

• Answer all questions
• Draw diagrams wherever necessary

Essays: (2x10=20)

1. Describe the steps in the urea cycle. Mention its disorders
2. Explain the sources, dietary requirement, biochemical functions and deficiency manifestations of vitamin A

Short notes: (10x5=50)

3. Factors influencing enzyme activity
4. Classification of carbohydrates
5. Basal metabolic rate
6. Glucose tolerance test
7. Metabolic acidosis
8. Compounds synthesized from glycine and their functions
9. Functions of vitamin B6
10. Watson & Crick model of DNA
11. Denaturation of proteins
12. Deficiency of calcium

Answer briefly: (10x3=30)

13. Wilson’s disease
14. Hyperglycemia
15.mRNA
16. Active transport
17. Colorimetry
18. Dietary fibers
19. Significance of hexose monophosphate (HMP) path way
20. Oxidation of pyruvate to acetyl coA
21. Functions of bile salts
22. Alkaptonuria
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