Description
Bachelor’s Degree Programme
(BSCG)
BZYCT-133Physiology and Biochemistry)
Valid from 1st January, 2025 to 31st December, 2025
ASSIGNMENT
Course Code: BZYCT-135
Assignment Code: BZYCT-135/TMA/2025
Maximum Marks: 100
Note: Attempt all questions. The marks for each question are indicated against it.
1. a) How many molecules of CO2, NADH and FADH2 are produced in one
citric acid cycle?
b) Briefly discuss β oxidation of fatty acids.
(3)
(7)
2. a) Enlist the four major classes of digestive enzymes in animals.
b) Describe the digestion of carbohydrates.
(3)
(7)
3. Write the differences between the following pairs:
i) RBCs and WBCs
ii) Membrane Potential and Action Potential
iii) ‘Aerobic’ and Anaerobic’ respiration with reference to glucose
catabolism
iv) Molluscan kidney and Malphighian tubules
(2½×4=10)
4. a) What are allosteric enzymes?
b) Define enzyme inhibition. Explain any one type of enzyme inhibition.
(3)
(7)
5. a) Explain the composition of blood.
b) Which hormones are secreted by the pancreas? Explain their functions.
(5×2=10)
6. Write short notes on the following:
i) Bohr’s effect
ii) Pheromones
(10)
7. a) Describe how renal tubule and collecting ducts produce dilute and
concentrated urine.
b) How does short-term regulation of the urea cycle differ from long-term
regulation?
(7)
(3)
8. a) Explain oogenesis in human female.
b) What is ageing? Mention any three theories of ageing.
(5×2=10)
9. a) Briefly discuss the Menstrual cycle.
b) Explain the various mechanisms of enzyme regulation.
(5×2=10)
10. a) Explain the factors that affect the O2 dissociation curve.
b) Elaborate the chemical nature of hormones.
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