Biochemistry Entrance Exam

Biochemistry syllabus for entrance exam:
Concept of Biochemistry
Definition and scope of biochemistry
Units of length used in biochemistry
ATP-ADP cycle
Biomolecular Structure
Proteins and Amino Acids
Nucleic Acids
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Enzymology
Nature of enzyme catalysis
Naming of enzymes
Michaelis-Menten concept of enzyme action
Active binding and catalytic sites
Factors affecting enzymes catalyzed reactions
Control of enzyme activity
Multi enzyme systems
Metabolic Generation of Energy relationship between catabolic and anabolic pathways
Stages in the extraction of energy from food stuff
Generalized concept of glycolysis
Krebs cycle
Glycogen synthesis
Oxidative phosphorylation and electron transport chain
Utilization of Energy utilization in anabolic processes
Dark reaction of photosynthesis
Biosynthesis for storage
As the syllabus is vast, candidates should concentrate on the main topics rather than going through everything in detail. Referring previous year questions paper will definitely help you to identify the main topics which are usually covered for this exam. Regards.

M.Sc in Biochemistry Entrance exam consists of objective and subjective type questions from Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Cell Biology, Genetics and Biochemistry. Physical Chemistry includes topics like Behaviour of Gases, Electrolytes, Acids, Bases, Buffer, Laws of Thermodynamics, Thermochemistry, Chemical Kinetics and Photochemistry. Organic Chemistry syllabus includes Ketones, Alkyl Halides, Alkenes, Alkanes, Alchohols, Aldehydes, Carboxylic Acid, Amines and Amides.
Structure of Cell, Cell Nucleus, Different processes in Cell, DNA, RNA and Genetic Code are included in Cell Biology. Genetics includes Mendelian Analysis, Chromosome Theory of Inheritance, Extension of Mendelian Analysis, Chormosomes Structure and Mutations, Extrachromosomal Inheritance, Microbial Genetics and Nature of Gene and Basic Genetic Engineering. Biochemistry includes Concept of Biochemistry, Biomolecular Structure, Enzymology and Utilization of Energy.