2010 Scheme
Q.P. Code: 105001
First Professional MBBS Degree Supplementary Examinations
June 2026
Biochemistry ? Paper I
Time: 3 Hours
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 ? Leave sufficient space between answers
Draw table/diagrams/flow charts wherever necessary
(10)
1. Describe the steps of catabolism of phenylalanine and tyrosine. Indicate the inborn
errors of metabolism associated with this pathway. Name the important compounds
derived from tyrosine.
Short essays
(2x5=10)
2. Discuss the steps and significance of Hexose Monophosphate Shunt pathway.
3. Name the enzymes that are used in the diagnosis of myocardial infarction. Explain the
Short notes
(5x3=15)
4. Explain the digestion and absorption of fats.
5. Define oxidative phosphorylation. Explain the chemiosmotic theory.
7. What are Mucopolysaccharides. Describe the composition and functions of
mucopolysaccharides.
8. Illustrate the fluid mosaic model of cell membrane.
Answer briefly
9. Enzymes of therapeutic importance.
10. Refsum's disease.
11. Denaturation of proteins.
12. Name the lipoproteins and their associated apolipoproteins.
Give precise answers:
(5x1=5)
14. Name any four biologically important peptides .
15. Give suitable example for suicide enzyme inhibition.
a) Mitochodria b) Golgi complex
17. Name any two glycosides of biochemical importance.
18. Name the test for identification of ketone bodies in urine.
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Q.P. Code: 105001
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Reg. No.: .....................First Professional MBBS Degree Supplementary Examinations
June 2026
Biochemistry ? Paper I
Time: 3 Hours
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Total Marks: 50Answer 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 ? Leave sufficient space between answers
Draw table/diagrams/flow charts wherever necessary
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Essay(10)
1. Describe the steps of catabolism of phenylalanine and tyrosine. Indicate the inborn
errors of metabolism associated with this pathway. Name the important compounds
derived from tyrosine.
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(5+3+2)Short essays
(2x5=10)
2. Discuss the steps and significance of Hexose Monophosphate Shunt pathway.
3. Name the enzymes that are used in the diagnosis of myocardial infarction. Explain the
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pattern of rise following an Acute Infarction.Short notes
(5x3=15)
4. Explain the digestion and absorption of fats.
5. Define oxidative phosphorylation. Explain the chemiosmotic theory.
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6. Describe the structure and function of phospholipids.7. What are Mucopolysaccharides. Describe the composition and functions of
mucopolysaccharides.
8. Illustrate the fluid mosaic model of cell membrane.
Answer briefly
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(5x2=10)9. Enzymes of therapeutic importance.
10. Refsum's disease.
11. Denaturation of proteins.
12. Name the lipoproteins and their associated apolipoproteins.
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13. Von Gierke's disease.Give precise answers:
(5x1=5)
14. Name any four biologically important peptides .
15. Give suitable example for suicide enzyme inhibition.
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16. Name marker enzymes ofa) Mitochodria b) Golgi complex
17. Name any two glycosides of biochemical importance.
18. Name the test for identification of ketone bodies in urine.
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