KUHS MBBS Biochemistry Previous Question Paper - January 2024 (105001 2010 Scheme)

105001Kerala University of Health Sciences · Biochemistry · 2024 · January · 2010 Scheme

Questions (18)

1.Define gluconeogenesis. Name the substrates for gluconeogenesis. Trace the pathway of gluconeogenesis from pyruvate to glucose. Add a note on its regulation.
10 Marks
2.Discuss the structural and functional organization of the electron transport chain. Add a note on its inhibitors.
5 Marks
3.Describe the reactions of Beta oxidation in the mitochondrial matrix. Add a note on ATP yield from palmitate.
5 Marks
4.Write briefly on the biologically important compounds synthesized from Glycine.
3 Marks
5.Describe any two Shuttle mechanisms across the mitochondrial membrane.
3 Marks
6.Classification of enzymes with suitable examples.
3 Marks
7.Functions of Phospholipids.
3 Marks
8.Fluid mosaic model.
3 Marks
9.Hartnup’s disease.
2 Marks
10.Compare and contrast amylose and amylopectin.
2 Marks
11.Primary structure of protein.
2 Marks
12.Write briefly on Covalent modification of enzymes with two suitable examples.
2 Marks
13.Von Gierke’s disease.
2 Marks
14.Enzyme defect in (a) Maple Syrup Urine Disease (b) Albinism.
1 Mark
15.In glycolysis, which enzyme is inhibited by fluoride.
1 Mark
16.Give suitable example for suicide enzyme inhibition.
1 Mark
17.Give the normal plasma levels of following parameters (a) Cholesterol (b) Triglycerides
1 Mark
18.Which fatty acid accumulation gives rise to Refsum’s disease.
1 Mark