Dpht 014: Medical Biochemistry Question Paper
Dpht 014: Medical Biochemistry
Course:Pharmacy
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2011
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 3''RD ''TRIMESTER 2011 EXAMINATIONS
SCHOOL : MEDICINE & HEALTH SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : PHARMANCY
UNIT CODE : DPHT 014
UNIT TITLE : MEDICAL BIOCHEMISTRY
TIME : 3 HOURS
Instructions:
Attempt all questions in all sections
Part One (50 marks)
Question One
What is the different between monosaccharides and polysaccharides (5mks)
Question Two
What are the main types of lipids (5mks)
Question Three
Where are phospholipids found in the human body (5mks)
Question Four
Regarding solubility, how are lipids classified (5mks)
Question Five
Outline the six classes of enzymes (5mks)
Question Six
Briefly explain why enzymes are necessary in the body (5mks)
Question Seven
What is the role of insulin and glucagon (5mks)
Question Eight
Explain how you can differentiate one amino acid from another (5mks)
Question Nine
In relation to amino acids, what is the "isoelectric point"?
Question Ten
Differentiate glycogenesis form glycolysis (5mks)
Part II: Essay (50mks)
Question One
Briefly describe the digestion of carbohydrates (10mks)
Question Two
Briefly explain the acid-base properties of amino acids (10mks)
Question Three
A young Kenyan black male entered the doctors office complaining of bloatins and diarrhea. His eyes were sunken and that doctor noted additional signs of dehydrating. The patient temperature was normal. He explained that the episode had occurred following a birth party of which he had participated in an ice cream eating contest. The patient reported prior episodes of a similar nature following ingestion of a significant amount of dairy products
The clinical picture is most probably due to what deficiency
(5mks)
Explain how this patient could be managed
(5mks)
Question Four
Briefly explain how glucagon and insulin secretion is regulated in the body
(10mks)
Question Five
Outline the five main sources of fatty acids
(5mks)
Outline the five causes of obesity
(5mks)
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