BBCCT-113 EM 2026 SOLVED ASSIGNMENT

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ASSIGNMENT

Metabolism of Amino Acids and Nucleotides

Core Course in Biochemistry

Course Code: BBCCT-113

Assignment Code: BBCCT-113/TMA/2026

Valid from 1st Jan, 2026 to 31st December, 2026

Maximum Marks: 100

Note: Attempt all questions. The marks for each question are indicated against it. Write all answers in your own words; do not copy from the course material.

PART-(A) (50)

1.Write a detailed note on Protein energy malnutrition. (10)

2.Explain the urea cycle and disorders due to its inherited defects.

3.Discuss the catabolic role of amino acids that are converted to Pyruvate. (10)

4.Explain the following disorders: a) Phenyketonuria b) Alkaptonuria

5.Discuss the biosynthesis of the following: a) Gltamate Family b) Creatine and creatine phosphate

PART-(B) (50)

6.How purine nucleotides are synthesized de novo? (10)

7.How de novo pyrimidine nucleotide biosynthesis is regulated? (10)

8.a) Describe the Structure of type I RNR?

b) Explain the role of Xanthine oxidase in purine catabolism.

9.Discuss organ specific metabolic profile of Liver.

10.What is SCID? Describe its classification, diagnosis and symptoms.