Download DNB 2017 Dec BIOCHEM BIOCHEM Paper I Question Paper

FirstRanker.com NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS

PAPER - I

Time : 3 hours BIO/D/17/03/1 Max. Marks :100

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Important instructions:

• Attempt all questions in order.
• Each question carries 10 marks.
• Read the question carefully and answer to the point neatly and legibly.
• Do not leave any blank pages between two answers.

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• Indicate the question number correctly for the answer in the margin space.
• Answer all the parts of a single question together.
• Start the answer to a question on a fresh page or leave adequate space between two answers.
• Draw table/diagrams/flowcharts wherever appropriate.

Write short notes on:

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1. a) Internal Quality Control 5+5
   b) Proficiency testing
2. Important biochemical cardiac markers useful for early 5+5 and late diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction.
3. Biochemical risk factors for coronary artery diseases (CAD). Add a note on Lp(a). 7+3
4. Examination of amniotic fluid and its importance in prenatal diagnosis. 6+4

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5. Biochemical basis and clinical features of Gout. Add a note on investigations and different treatment modalities. (3+2)+(3+2)
6. a) Metabolic acidosis 5+5
   b) Anion gap
7. Enumerate unsaturated fatty acids and their physiological & nutritional significance. 4+6
8. Glycated hemoglobin, different forms, interpretation and false positive /negative results. 2+2+4+2

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9. a) Genetic diagnosis of HIV infection. 5+5
   b) Biochemical parameters estimated in Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) for diagnosis of different types of meningitis.
10. a) Adenosine deaminase deficiency 5+5
    b) Bence Jones protein

POSSESSION/USE OF CELL PHONES OR ANY SUCH ELECTRONIC GADGETS IS NOT PERMITTED INSIDE THE EXAMINATION HALL.

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