KUHS MBBS Biochemistry Previous Question Paper - February 2022 (115001 2019 Scheme)

115001Kerala University of Health Sciences · Biochemistry · 2022 · February · 2019 Scheme

Questions (22)

1. A 45-year-old bank manager visits the OPD with increased frequency of urination (Polyuria), Increased thirst (Polydypsia) and increased hunger (Polyphagia). He also gives the history of weight loss. On general examination, there were no significant findings. The laboratory investigations were as follows: Answer the following questions using the above data: • What is the diagnosis. • Mention various methods for estimation of glucose • What are WHO criteria for diagnosis of this disorder • Why urine sugar was positive in this patient • Describe the various factors that regulate blood glucose level
15 Marks
2.Write IUMB classification of enzymes with examples and describe the factors affecting the enzyme activity.
15 Marks
3.Sources, RDA and biochemical functions of vitamin D
8 Marks
4.Describe the structural organization of proteins
8 Marks
5.Define obesity. What are the metabolic changes and complications of obesity.
8 Marks
6.Discuss the metabolism of chylomicrons
8 Marks
7.Classify phospholipids and enumerate their functions
8 Marks
8.Ribosomes
4 Marks
9.Acute intermittent porphyria
4 Marks
10.Molecular basis and diagnosis of sickle cell anemia
4 Marks
11.Name the ketone bodies and describe their synthesis
4 Marks
12.Enumerate the clinical significance of HMP pathway.
4 Marks
13.Mention two high energy compounds
1 Mark
14.Mention two derivatives of cholesterol
1 Mark
15.What is HbA1c. What is its significance
1 Mark
16.Mention two sulphur containing amino acids
1 Mark
17.Give two examples for complete protein
1 Mark
18.Mention two lipotropic factors
1 Mark
19.Enzyme defect in galactosemia.
1 Mark
20.Name the semi essential amino acids.
1 Mark
21.Give biological reference range for serum triglycerides
1 Mark
22.Give biological reference range for serum albumin
1 Mark

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