Q.P.Code 106001 Reg. No.:…………………
First Professional MBBS Degree Examinations -August 2016
BIOCHEMISTRY - PAPER II
Time : 3 hrs Max marks : 50
- Answer all questions
- Draw diagrams wherever necessary
Essay (10)
1. Define transcription and explain in detail the transcription in prokaryotes. Add a note on post transcriptional modifications (1+5+4=10)
Short essays (2x5=10)
2. Metabolic acidosis
3. Structure of immunoglobulin
Short notes (5x3=15)
4. Acute intermittent porphyria
5. Obstructive jaundice
6. Role of calcitonin in regulation of calcium homeostasis
7. Define tumor markers and mention four examples
8. Lesch Nyhan syndrome
Answer briefly (5x2=10)
9. Functions of vitamin K
10. Functions of magnesium
11. Four applications of recombinant DNA technology
12. Biochemical functions of thiamine
13. Mention two examples for detoxification by reduction
Give precise answers (5x1=5)
14. Important buffer in intracellular fluid
15. Co-enzyme form of pyridoxine
16. Major storage form of iron
17. Enzyme deficient in Wilson's disease.
18. The end product of purine metabolism in human
