Role of Metals in Medicines — DU B.Sc (hons) Chemistry Previous Year Question Papers

ii. Glycolysis iii. Trace elements iv. Metalloenzyme V. Diagnostic agents b. Name the metal which plays an important role in the functioning of following enzymes i. Carbonic anhydrase i1. sodium potassium ATPase iii. Superoxide dismutase iv. Nitrogenase V. Pyruvate Kinase c. Which metal plays a significant role in managing rheumatoid arthritis? Explain its mechanism of action in the biological system. 4. a. Enlist few properties of multivitamins. Explain the function of magnesium oxide and ferrous fumerate in the biological system. b. Name an alkali based metal drug which is used for mental health treatment. Discuss its mode of action in the human body. c. Compare and contrast the physical principles behind X-ray contrast agent and MRI contrast agent. Explain giving suitable examples. 5. a."Metal ions play pivotal role in human health serving as structural components, catalysts and active therapeutic agents." Justify this statement giving suitable examples. b. Name the disease/s caused by deficiency and excess of the following i. Iron ii. Copper iii. Chromium iv. Cobalt v.Magnesium c. Name the metal which plays an important role in hemoglobin .Discuss the importance of hemoglobin in the biological system. 6. Write short notes on the following a. Gaviscon b. Bismuth subcitrate (De-nol) c. Essential and non essential elements.