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Download KUHS B.Sc Nursing 2nd Semester Applied Biochemistry And Applied Nutrition And Dietetics Paper I Oct 2024 Question Paper

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Reg. No: ........................
Second Semester B.Sc Nursing Degree Regular/Supplementary
Examinations October 2024
Paper I ? Applied Biochemistry and Applied Nutrition & Dietetics

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Time: 3 Hrs
Total Marks: 75
Answer all questions to the point neatly and legibly ? Do not leave any blank pages between answers
Indicate the question number correctly for the answer in the margin space ? Answer all parts of a single
question together

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Leave sufficient space between answers ? Draw table/diagrams/flow charts wherever necessary
Write section A and section B in separate answer books (32 Pages). Do not mix up questions from section
A and section B.
Section A ? Applied Biochemistry
Q.P. CODE: 221010

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Max. Marks: 25

1. Multiple Choice Questions



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(4x1=4)

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(choose the most appropriate answer from the options given)
The Answers to MCQ questions (Q.No. i to Q.No. iv) shall be written continuously on the first
writing sheet (ie Page No. 3) only

i. The normal glucose tolerance curve reaches peak is
a) 15 min

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b) 1 hr
c) 2 hrs
d) 2 ? hrs
ii. Which bond is present in the primary structure of protein
a) Ester

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b) Hydrogen
c) Ionic bond
d) Peptide
iii. Which of the following enzyme typically elevated in alcoholism
a) Serum Alkaline Phosphatise (ALP)

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b) Serum Glutamic-Oxaloacetic Transaminase (SGOT)
c) Serum Gamma-Glutamyl Transferase (GGT)
d) Serum Acid Phosphatise (ACP)
iv. Immunoglobulins are classified on the basis of
a) Type of light chains

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b) Type of heavy chains
c) Types of light and heavy chains
d) Molecular weight
Short notes
(3x5=15)

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2. Essential fatty acids.
3. Electrophoresis
4. Liver function tests.
Differentiate the following

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(3x2=6)
5. Glycosuria and Ketonuria
6. High Density Lipoprotein (HDL) and Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL)
7. Metabolic alkalosis and Respiratory alkalosis.

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(PTO)


Section B ? Applied Nutrition and Dietetics
Q.P. CODE: 222010

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Max. Marks: 50

1. Multiple Choice Questions



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(8x1=8)

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(choose the most appropriate answer from the options given)
The Answers to MCQ questions (Q.No. i to Q.No. viii) shall be written continuously on the first
writing sheet (ie Page No. 3) only

i. Children with pot belly is an indicative of which type of disease
a) Goitre

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b) Anaemia
c) Kwashiorkor
d) Marasmus
ii. Richest source for ascorbic acid is
a) Amla

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b) Rice flakes
c) Yellow coloured fruits
d) Milk
iii. Which of the following disease is caused by the deficiency of haemoglobin
a) Malaria

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b) Anemia
c) Rabies
d) Cholera
iv. Beriberi disease caused by deficiency of which of the following vitamins
a) Vitamin B12

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b) Vitamin B2
c) Vitamin B1
d) Vitamin B3
v. 1 gm of carbohydrates gives ------------ kcals in our body
a) 9 kcals

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b) 4 kcals
c) 7 kcals
d) 5 kcals
vi. The moist heat method of cooking used to peel the skin of fruits is -----------
a) Poaching

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b) Blanching
c) Boiling
d) Toasting
vii. Which of the following vitamin works with calcium to build strong bones
a) Vitamin A

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b) Vitamin D
c) Vitamin K
d) Folic acid
viii. A diet high in saturated fats can be linked to which of the following
a) Kidney failure

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b) Bulimia
c) Cardiovascular disease
d) Anorexia
Essay
(1x10=10)

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2. Enlist the Nutritional Problems in India and explain the nutritional programs in India (3+7)
Short notes
(4x5=20)
3. Methods of Nutritional Assessmen
t

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4. Prevention of Food Adulteratio
n
5. Functions of proteins
6. Factors influencing basal metabolic rate
Differentiate the following

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(3x2=6
)
7. Energy yielding food and Non energy yielding foo

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d
8. Breast feeding and Weanin
g
9. Thiamine and Riboflavin
List Down the following. (3X2=6

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)
10
.Advantages of cooking
11
.Five keys to safer food handling

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12
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Principles of Nutrition Education.
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