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M.Sc. Medical I (First) Year Annual Examination
2014-15
Course Code:MSC103
Paper ID:0571124
Basics of Biochemistry
Time: 3 Hours
Max. Marks: 75
Note: Attempt six questions in all. Q. No. 1 is compulsory.
1.
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Answer any five of the following (limit your answer in 50
words).
(3x5=15)
Write the function of DNA polymerase enzyme.
Antioxidants.
What is PSP excretion test?
What is glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase deficiency?
What is FIGLU test?
What are tumour markers?
Role of iron
What is glycosylated hemoglobin?
2.
Describe the mitochondrial electron transport chain. Write a
note on inhibitors of respiratory chain.
(8+4)
3.
Describe the chemistry, functions, RDA, and deficiency
manifestations of vitamin C. Write a note on
hypervitaminosis C.
(9+3)
4.
Write short notes on following:
a) Mucopolysaccharides
b) Essential and semi-essential amino acids
c) Plasma lipoproteins
(4x3=12)
5.
Write short notes on following:
a) Serum diagnostic enzymes
b) Structue of immunoglobulins
c) Xenobiotics
(4x3=12)
6.
Describe in brief:
(6+6)
a) Body distribution, functions, and deficiency manifestations of
calcium
b) Gluconeogenesis
7.
Describe in brief:
a) Post-translational modification of proteins
b) Liver Function Tests (LFT)
8.
(6+6)
Describe fluid mosaic model of membrane structure and
functions of cell membrane.
(12)