Universal Science College

(B. Sc. Biochemistry)

Third Semester 2005
Internal Examination Full Marks: 100
Subject: Biochem 214 (Biomolecules-II) Pass Marks: 45
Date: Feb 8, 2005 Time: 3 hours
Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable. The figure in the
margin indicates full marks.
Group A
Long Questions (Any three ) ×14 = 42)
(3×
1. Write the example, structure and importance of the following:-
a) Glucolipids
b) Plasmalogen
c) Sphingolipids
2. Explain the structure of B-DNA. What kind of variation on B-DNA give other DNA
molecules.
3. Illustrate the different types of transport processes. Describe the mechanism and role of
nicotinic acetylcholine receptor in membrane transport.
4. Describe the methodology and application of polymerase chain reaction.

Group - B
Short Questions: (Any six) ×7 = 42)
(6×
1. Define storage lipids and explain the structure and function of triacylglycerols.
2. Explain the structure of Beeswax and representative phospholipids.
3. What is Palindrome and mirror repeat in DNA sequence of nucleotides? What is their
significance?
4. Define symport, antiport and uniport transport process with illustrative examples.
5. Describe the method of DNA sequencing.
6. Describe the mechanism of the transport of chloride and bicarbonate in erythrocyte
membrane.
7. Describe various principles for the extraction of DNA.
8. Describe the mass spectrum of fatty acid isopropylidiene hydrazides(FAIH)

Group – C
Write short notes on: (Any eight) ×8 = 16)
(2×
1. Write the structure of prostaglandins.
2. What are NSAID drugs?
3. How lipids are extracted?
4. What are the potential uses of hybridization in biological research?
5. Define action potential.
6. Mechanism of membrane fusion during viral infection.
7. Ion channels and ion transporters
8. Neurotransmitters
9. Southern blot
10. RFLP
11. Restriction enzymes
12. TLC

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