Q.P. Code: 106001 Reg. no.: …………………
First Professional MBBS Degree Examinations - July 2017
BIOCHEMISTRY- PAPER II
Time: 3 Hours Total Marks: 50
- Answer all questions
- Draw diagrams wherever necessary
Essay (10)
1.Discuss the process of translation and add a note on post
translational modifications (7+3)
Short essays (2x5=10)
2. Porphyrias presenting with photosensitivity
3. Metabolic acidosis
Short notes (5x3=15)
4. Sickle cell anemia
5. Gout
6. Phase I reactions of detoxification
7. Menke's disease
8. Folate trap
Answer briefly (5x2=10)
9. Apoptosis
10. Factors influencing absorption of iron
11. Active forms of vitamin A and the deficiency
manifestations
12. Post transcriptional modifications
13. Southern blot technique
Give precise answers (5x1=5)
14. Molecular scissors.
15. Disorder of defect in mismatch repair
16. Mention the zinc containing enzymes
17. Wobble hypothesis
18. Mention the acute phase reactants
