B.Pharmacy II II-Semester (Main) Examination, April 2017
Subject Pharmaceutical Biochemistry
Time 3 Hours Max. Marks: 70
Note: Answer all questions. All questions carry equal marks.
1 Explain reduction potential and free energy constant.
Discuss active transport mechanisms.
OR
Describe the mechanism of passive transport across the cell membrane.
Write about the fluid mosaic model and bio membrane structure and its
significance.
2 What are Enzymes?
Classify enzymes with examples.
Explain the mechanism of enzyme action.
OR
Describe the process of gluconeogenesis in carbohydrate metabolism.
Explain the citric acid cycle.
3 Explain fatty acids with suitable examples of biochemical relevance.
Describe the β-oxidation of fatty acids.
OR
Explain the functions of Phospholipids and sphigolipids.
Discuss the biosynthesis of saturated and unsaturated fatty acids.
4 Explain the biosynthesis of DNA and its replications.
Write on biosynthesis of RNA. Write a note on transcription.
OR
Write briefly about biological oxidation.
Explain the biosynthesis of purines.
5 Write the principle involved in the qualitative and quantitative analysis of blood for
Glucose SGPT and SGPOT
OR
Write the principle involved in the qualitative and quantitative analysis of urine for
bile salts ketone bodies