| Question | Topic | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Q1(i) | Chromosome Packaging - 5 levels of compaction, diagram, why essential | 10 |
| Q1(ii) | Glycogenesis vs Glycogenolysis vs Gluconeogenesis - full comparison table | 10 |
| Q2(i) | Direct ELISA vs Sandwich ELISA - diagrams + difference table | Short note |
| Q2(ii) | Protein metabolism + Post-translational modifications table | Short note |
| Q2(iii) | β-Oxidation vs ω-Oxidation - pathway, location, energy yield | Short note |
| Q3(i) | Essential minerals - macrominerals and trace elements | 3 |
| Q3(ii) | Osmotic pressure in nutrient absorption | 3 |
| Q3(iii) | tRNA and mRNA structure and role in protein synthesis | 3 |
| Q3(iv) | BMR - principle, Harris-Benedict equation, factors | 3 |
| Q3(v) | Muscle contraction - cross-bridge cycle, Ca2+ role | 3 |
| Q3(vi) | Essential vs non-essential amino acids - full tables | 3 |
| Q3(vii) | Fat-soluble (ADEK) vs water-soluble vitamins (B+C) - functions and deficiencies | 3 |