Q.P.Code 106001 Reg. No.:………
First Professional MBBS Degree Examinations August 2018
Biochemistry - Paper II
Time: 3 hrs Max marks: 50
- Answer all questions
- Draw diagrams wherever necessary
Essay (10)
1. Describe the chemistry, biochemical functions, daily requirements, sources and
deficiency manifestations of vitamin D. (2+4+1+1+2)
Short essays (2x5=10)
2. Explain briefly on absorption, transport, and functions of copper.
3. Explain the DNA repair mechanisms.
Short notes (5x3=15)
4. Point mutations.
5. Orotic aciduria.
6. Albumin.
7. Structure of immunoglobulins.
8. Cell cycle.
Answer briefly (5x2=10)
9. Co-enzyme role of biotin.
10.What is respiratory acidosis and mention one example.
11.Chloride shift
12.Distribution of total body water.
13.Albumin-globulin ratio.
Give precise answers (5x1=5)
14.Normal values of serum creatinine, serum alkaline phosphatase.
15.Mention two applications of polymerase chain reaction.
16.What is Bence-Jones protein.
17.Mention two differences between DNA and RNA.
18.What are nucleotide analogues and mention one example
4. Point mutations.
5. Orotic aciduria.
6. Albumin.
7. Structure of immunoglobulins.
8. Cell cycle.
Answer briefly (5x2=10)
9. Co-enzyme role of biotin.
10.What is respiratory acidosis and mention one example.
11.Chloride shift
12.Distribution of total body water.
13.Albumin-globulin ratio.
Give precise answers (5x1=5)
14.Normal values of serum creatinine, serum alkaline phosphatase.
15.Mention two applications of polymerase chain reaction.
16.What is Bence-Jones protein.
17.Mention two differences between DNA and RNA.
18.What are nucleotide analogues and mention one example
