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Reproductive Biochemistry Question Paper

Reproductive Biochemistry

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Biochemistry

Institution: Egerton University question papers

Exam Year:2007

DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY

FOURTH YEAR EXAMINATIN FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

BIOC 405: REPRODUCTIVE BIOCHEMISTRY

TIME:2 HRS

INSTRUCTIONS

Section 1: Answer ALL FOUR questions.

1.Discuss the human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) and state its importance in the development of contraceptive vaccine.(12 marks)

2.a) Discuss the factors that lead to end of pregnancy.

b) Briefly discuss the hormones that are important in the process of parturition.(12 marks)

3.a) Discuss the maternal metabolic changes on carbohydrates,lipid and proteins that take place during pregnancy.(12 marks)

4.Discuss the following human chromosomal abnormalities

i) Klinefelter's syndrome

ii) Turners Syndrome (gonadal dysgenen's)

iii) Down's syndrome

iv) Cri du chat syndrome (12 marks)

Section 11: Answer any two questions (6 marks each)

5.Discuss the biochemical functions of following hormones in reproduction:

i) Prostaguldiene

ii) Prolactine

iii) Luterinizing hormone (6 marks)

6.Discuss the role of H-Y antigens in the development of a fetus.(6 marks)

7.Discuss two disorders which result from defects in steroid hormone biosynthesis.(6 marks)

8.Discuss the neuro-endocrine relationships that make some animals seasonal breeders.(6 marks)

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