Blood MCQ & Essay
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The Genius in Biochemistry
Dr. Mohamed Agha
, “ Essay Questions "
1. Give Short Account on Structure and Types of Porphyrins.
2. Give short account on Thalassemia.
3. Give Short Account on HbM.
4. Enumerate causes of Methemoglobinemia.
5. Discuss Fetal Hb as regards structure and functions.
6. Mention 2 main differences between Adult Hb & Fetal Hb.
7. Enumerate Types of Normal Hb and Abnormal Hb and Discuss one related to DM.
8. Mention Causes and Pathophysiology of Sickle Cell Disease.
9. Discuss the effect of Sickling of RBCs.
10.Discuss the Reactions responsible for ALA Synthesis.
11. Discuss 2 fates of Coproporphyrinogen III.
12.Illustrate the synthesis of heme from Coproporphyrinogen.
13. Discuss the conversion of Uroporphyrinogen III to Protoporphyrin III by diagrams and
reactions and mention the subcellular compartment of each reaction.
14. Discuss the conversion of Uroporphyrinogen III to Haem.
15. Discuss mitochondrial steps of Haem biosynthesis.
16. Illustrate the synthesis of Porphobilinogen.
17.Mention signs, symptoms and treatment of porphyria.
18. In the following figure describe:
a. The cell compartment in which these reactions occur.
b. The scientific names of compounds 2 and 5.
c. The effect of compound 8 on its own synthesis.
d. The function of fetal Hb.
The Genius in Biochemistry Blood MCQ & Essay Dr. Mohamed Agha
Question Bank
The Genius in Biochemistry
Dr. Mohamed Agha
, “ Essay Questions "
1. Give Short Account on Structure and Types of Porphyrins.
2. Give short account on Thalassemia.
3. Give Short Account on HbM.
4. Enumerate causes of Methemoglobinemia.
5. Discuss Fetal Hb as regards structure and functions.
6. Mention 2 main differences between Adult Hb & Fetal Hb.
7. Enumerate Types of Normal Hb and Abnormal Hb and Discuss one related to DM.
8. Mention Causes and Pathophysiology of Sickle Cell Disease.
9. Discuss the effect of Sickling of RBCs.
10.Discuss the Reactions responsible for ALA Synthesis.
11. Discuss 2 fates of Coproporphyrinogen III.
12.Illustrate the synthesis of heme from Coproporphyrinogen.
13. Discuss the conversion of Uroporphyrinogen III to Protoporphyrin III by diagrams and
reactions and mention the subcellular compartment of each reaction.
14. Discuss the conversion of Uroporphyrinogen III to Haem.
15. Discuss mitochondrial steps of Haem biosynthesis.
16. Illustrate the synthesis of Porphobilinogen.
17.Mention signs, symptoms and treatment of porphyria.
18. In the following figure describe:
a. The cell compartment in which these reactions occur.
b. The scientific names of compounds 2 and 5.
c. The effect of compound 8 on its own synthesis.
d. The function of fetal Hb.
The Genius in Biochemistry Blood MCQ & Essay Dr. Mohamed Agha
