Q.P. CODE:M102A031
Dr YSR UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES: VIJAYAWADA- 520008
MBBS DEGREE EXAMINATION - MARCH, 2024
FIRST M.B.B.S. EXAMINATION
BIOCHEMISTRY - PAPER-II
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(Theory Questions)
Time: 2 Hour 40 Minutes
Note: Answer all questions.
Draw diagrammatic representation wherever necessary
Max Marks: 80
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SECTION-II (THEORY QUESTIONS - 80 MARKS)
STRUCTURED ESSAY QUESTIONS: 2 X15 = 30
- What is the normal blood pH? Describe the regulatory mechanisms of blood pH. Explain about renal regulation of blood pH. Add a note on the anion gap.
- A 3-year-old child was brought to the hospital by the parent with the complaint of the child's diapers becoming black. Answer the following:
- What is your probable diagnosis?
- Which metabolic pathway is affected?
- What is the biochemical cause behind the black diapers?
- What are the important compounds derived from tyrosine?
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SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS: 10x5=50
- Classify hormones? Describe the mechanism of action of group 1 hormones.
- Describe the steps of PCR and its applications.
- Define immunity. Describe the types of immunity and add a note on acquired immunity.
- Explain the transport mechanisms across the cell membrane.
- Define and describe the different types of mutations with examples.
- Write about sources, RDA functions, and regulation of Calcium in our body.
- Enumerate the tumor markers and their role in cancer diagnosis.
- Enumerate the steps of Uric acid synthesis and add a note on its clinical importance.
- Describe transcription of mRNA in Prokaryotes and add a note on post-transcriptional modifications.
- Describe the structure and functions of collagen.
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