KUHS MBBS Biochemistry Previous Question Paper - May 2023 (115001 2019 Scheme)

115001Kerala University of Health Sciences · Biochemistry · 2023 · May · 2019 Scheme

Questions (22)

1.A man of 45 years of age is overweight with a sedentary lifestyle underwent an annual health checkup. Following are the details of the investigations. Answer the following questions using the above data: a) What is the probable diagnosis b) Mention the causes for the above condition c) Briefly describe chylomicron metabolism d) Briefly describe hyperlipidemia
15 Marks
2.Describe the breakdown of triglycerides, the mobilization of fatty acids. Discuss the beta oxidation of palmitic acid. Add a note on its energetics.
15 Marks
3.How is heme synthesized. Add a note on its regulation
8 Marks
4.Classify proteins based on their functions giving suitable examples
8 Marks
5.Sources, biochemical functions and deficiency manifestations of thiamine
8 Marks
6.Describe the urea cycle and add a note on its regulation.
8 Marks
7.Define competitive inhibition. Describe the features of competitive inhibition. Give three examples.
8 Marks
8.Importance of dietary fiber
4 Marks
9.Importance of HMP shunt pathway
4 Marks
10.Kwashiorkor
4 Marks
11.Peroxisomes
4 Marks
12.Describe the digestion and absorption of carbohydrates
4 Marks
13.Mention two causes of fatty liver
1 Mark
14.Mention two important products obtained from Tyrosine
1 Mark
15.Mention the enzyme defects in homocystinuria
1 Mark
16.Define glycemic index and name one food with low glycemic index
1 Mark
17.Name any two biomarkers of myocardial infarction
1 Mark
18.Mention the importance of 2,3 BPG
1 Mark
19.Name two conditions that cause ketosis
1 Mark
20.Define atherosclerosis
1 Mark
21.Enzyme defect in Von Gierke’s disease
1 Mark
22.Reference interval of serum creatinine.
1 Mark

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