Cell Physiology, Molecular Biology & Human Genetics MD Question Bank : gkmc.in

Name of the University : Government Kilpauk Medical College
Degree : Post Graduate (M.D)
Subject Code/Name : 2044/Cell Physiology, Molecular Biology And Human Genetics
Paper : II
Document Type : Question Bank
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Cell Physiology, Molecular Biology :

March 2009 :
Sub. Code: 2044
M.D. DEGREE EXAMINATION

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Branch XIII – BIOCHEMISTRY
(Common to all Candidates)
Paper II : CELL PHYSIOLOGY, MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND HUMAN GENETICS
Q.P. Code : 202044
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 marks
Draw suitable diagram wherever necessary :
Answer ALL questions :
I. Essay questions : (2 x 20 = 40)
1. Describe the process of translation in Eukaryotes. Add a note on disorders of post transcriptional modifications.
2. Differentiate human genetics and medical genetics. Give the molecular basics of cytogenetics.
II. Write short notes on : (10 x 6 = 60)
1. Programmed cell death.
2. Repeat DNA and mobile DNA elements.
3. Tumour suppressor genes.
4. Regulators of cell cycle.
5. Inducible enzymes.
6. Micro arrays.
7. Different types of DNA.
8. Glucose transporters.
9. Isolation of Nucleic acids.
10. Retinoblastoma.

September 2009 :
Sub. Code: 2044
M.D. DEGREE EXAMINATION
Branch XIII : BIOCHEMISTRY
(Common to all Candidates)
Paper II – CELL PHYSIOLOGY, MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
AND HUMAN GENETICS
Q.P. Code : 202044
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 marks
Draw suitable diagram wherever necessary :
Answer ALL questions :
I. Essay questions : (2 x 20 = 40)
1. Describe the subcellular fractionation by density gradient centrifugation and give the markers for each organelle.
2. Describe the requirements and events of transcription and its regulation.
II. Write short notes on : (10 x 6 = 60)
1. Receptor mediated endocytosis.
2. Restriction maps.
3. Molecular basis of xeroderma pigmentosum.
4. Reporter Genes.
5. Protein targeting.
6. Medical ethics in genetic counseling.
7. DNA Electrophoresis.
8. Factors affecting protein synthesis
9. Vectors.
10. Chemical carcinogens.

March 2010 :
Sub. Code: 2044
M.D. DEGREE EXAMINATION
Branch XIII – BIOCHEMISTRY
(Common to all Candidates)
Paper II – CELL PHYSIOLOGY, MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND HUMAN GENETICS
Q.P. Code : 202044
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 marks
Draw suitable diagram wherever necessary :
Answer ALL questions :
I. Essay questions : (2 x 20 = 40)
1. Explain the various steps involved in DNA replication. Indicate the mechanisms available for DNA repair with illustrations.
2. Describe the major steps of recombinant DNA technology used in the invitro synthesis of insulin.
II. Write short notes on : (10 x 6 = 60)
1. Class switching of immunoglobulins.
2. Programmed cell death.
3. Micro arrays.
4. Histones.
5. Transport across cell membranes.
6. HLA and disease association.
7. cDNA library.
8. Major histocompatibility complex.
9. Protein targeting.
10. Evidence for prokaryotic origin of mitochondria in eukaryotes.

Social & Preventive Geriatrics Including Rehabilitation & Recent Advances MD :
March 2009 :
[KU 165] Sub. Code : 2060
M.D. Degree Examination
Branch XVI – Geriatrics
(For candidates admitted from 2004-2005 to 2007-2008)
Paper IV : Social And Preventive Geriatrics Including Rehabilitation And Recent Advances
Q.P. Code : 202060
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 marks
Draw suitable diagram wherever necessary :
Answer ALL questions :
I. Essay questions : (2 x 20 = 40)
1. Discuss the causes of coma in elderly people. How will you investigate and manage diabetic ketoacidosis?
2. Discuss various nutritional disorders in the elderly and its management.
II. Write short notes on : (10 x 6 = 60)
1. Long term care.
2. Peri operative care of the elderly.
3. Dizziness in elderly.
4. Alpha receptor antagonists.
5. Hyponatremia.
6. Constipation in elderly.
7. Parkinsonism plus syndrome.
8. House call program.
9. Physical self maintenance scale.
10. Role of Government in providing health care and economic security for older people.

March 2010 :
Sub. Code : 2060
M.D. Degree Examination
Branch XVI : Geriatrics
Paper IV – (for candidates admitted from 2004-2005 to 2007-2008) and
Part II / Paper III – (for candidates admitted from 2008-09 onwards)
Social And Preventive Geriatrics Including Rehabilitation And Recent Advances
Q.P. Code : 202060
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 marks
Draw suitable diagram wherever necessary :
Answer ALL questions :
I. Essay questions : (2 x 20 = 40)
1. Discuss confusion states in elderly and how will you do the investigations and plan the management?
2. Discuss obesity in elderly and its management.
II. Write short notes on : (10 x 6 = 60)
1. Artificial limb.
2. Hyperkalemia.
3. Motor neuron disease.
4. Complete heart block.
5. Peritoneal dialysis.
6. Liver transplantation.
7. Eye donation.
8. Urinary tract infection in elderly.
9. Ring enhancing shadow on CT brain.
10. Exercise in elderly.