Code No: RR212304 Set No.

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II B.Tech I Semester Supplementary Examinations, February 2007
BIO-CHEMISTRY
(Bio-Technology)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Explain glycosidic bond with N-glycosidic and O-glycosidic bonds.

(b) How can you distinguish between the two types of glycosidic bonds? [8+8]

2. Name the major forms of carbohydrates in animals? How do they differ from plant
storage carbohydrates? Show the structural differences. [5+4+7]

3. (a) Write notes on saturated fatty acids.

(b) Describe peroxisomal beta oxidation. [8+8]

4. Describe the biosynthesis of any three essential aminoacids and add a note on their
importance. [10+6]

5. Describe the pathways in the biosynthesis of aromatic amino acids. [16]

6. Calculate the bioenergetics involved in the aerobic oxidation of

(a) Glucose
(b) Acetyl coA

Write the specific reactions involved. [8+8]

7. What is the primary function of photosynthesis in plants and bacteria? Write the
difference among them. [6+10]

8. What percentage of the sun’s energy reaching the earth is actually captured by
plants in the form of organic compounds? Write a note on cyclic photophosphory-
lation. [4+12]

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Code No: RR212304 Set No. 2
II B.Tech I Semester Supplementary Examinations, February 2007
BIO-CHEMISTRY
(Bio-Technology)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Discuss the structure of dextran polymer.

(b) What is the composition of lignin polymer? [8+8]

2. Explain the salient features of glycoproteins. Name the common sugar residues
associated with glycoproteins High the functions of glycoproteins with examples
[4+12]

3. Explain how palmitoyl Co A is oxidized. Add a note on energetics of process.[8+8]

4. Describe the common metabolic transformation reactions of aminoacids. [16]

5. Describe the pathways in the biosynthesis of aromatic amino acids. [16]

6. Describe the alternative pathway of glucose oxidation (pentose phosphate) in detail.

[16]

7. When does photosynthesis occur? Differentiate Day and night patterns of photo-
synthesis. [4+12]

8. C4 plants are typical of highly luminous environments, and may be more affected
by shade than C3 plants. Why do you think this may happen? [10+3+3]

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Code No: RR212304 Set No. 3
II B.Tech I Semester Supplementary Examinations, February 2007
BIO-CHEMISTRY
(Bio-Technology)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Name the enzymes which can hydrolyze polysaccharides.

(b) Show with structures the site of action of the enzymes [6+10]

2. Illustrate the branching points of glycogen and starch polysaccharides. Explain the
salient features of these polymers. [16]

3. Write the structures of any two fatty acids? Add a note on various roles of fatty
acids. [6+10]

4. Write short notes on the following:

(a) Peptide bonds
(b) Aromatic amino acids
(c) Transaminations
(d) Nitrogen exretary products [4X4]

5. Discuss the pathways for the synthesis of aromatic amino acids? Also comment on
the regulation of the pathways. [9+7]

6. “TCA cycle is the final common pathway of oxidation of carbohydrates, proteins

and lipids”- Substantiate the statement. [16]

7. Write notes on

(a) chlorophylls and their role in trapping of solar energy

(b) anoxygenic photosynthesis [8+8]

8. Explain how the following factors affect photosynthesis: stomatal opening, temper-
ature, light intensity, water availability, and CO2 availability. [3+3+4+3+3]

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Code No: RR212304 Set No. 4
II B.Tech I Semester Supplementary Examinations, February 2007
BIO-CHEMISTRY
(Bio-Technology)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) What are the terms used to denote sugars with 4-carbon, 5-carbon, 6-carbon
and 7-carbons
(b) Write the structure of each one with an example? [4+12]

2. Illustrate the branching points of glycogen and starch polysaccharides. Explain the
salient features of these polymers. [16]

3. Describe the regulatory steps in the biosynthesis of

(a) Cholesterol
(b) Fatty acids [8+8]

4. What aminoacids are converted to alpha keto glutarate. Write the importance of
these aminoacid reactions. [4+12]

5. (a) What are different biosynthetic families of amino acids:- Bacteria and plant
discuss briefly.
(b) What are the processors for amino acid biosynthesis. [8+8]

6. “TCA cycle is the final common pathway of oxidation of carbohydrates, proteins

and lipids”- Substantiate the statement. [16]

7. Write a note on the Role of the Stroma and Thylakoid in photosynthesis process.
[16]

8. What is Rubisco and what is its role in photosynthesis and photorespiration?

[4+6+6]

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