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IGNOU MBC-01 (January 2024 – December 2024) Assignment Questions
1. A) Describe the significance of water as a universal solvent.
B) Define the term reducing sugars. Explain the structural difference between aldo and keto sugars with suitable examples.
2. Give a detailed comparative account on Chitin and Cellulose.
3. Describe the four levels of protein structure. Explain how the structure of a protein determines its function using hemoglobin as an example.
4. Discuss the structural diversity of glycans and their biological roles. Explain their biosynthesis with relevant examples.
5. Write a detailed note on biologically important sugar derivatives with suitable examples and draw their structures.
6. Discuss the composition of biological membranes. How do the different types of lipids contribute to membrane structure and function? Illustrate your answer with examples of specific lipids and their roles in cellular processes.
7. Describe the main classes of lipids and their structural characteristics. Provide detailed examples for each class, including their biological significance.
8. Write the principles and applications of at least three different protein purification techniques. Compare and contrast their effectiveness for different types of protein samples. Include in your discussion: ion-exchange chromatography, size-exclusion chromatography, and affinity chromatography.
9. A) Describe DNA super coiling.
B) Give a detailed account on nucleic acid sequencing.
10. Discuss the role of vitamins as coenzymes in metabolic reactions. Choose three vitamins and describe their biochemical roles and deficiency symptoms.
Note: Draw the figures/flowcharts/tables wherever required.