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Information about the examinations for the biotechnology i module (bg501) of the m.sc. In biotechnology program, including exam codes, modules, paper numbers, examiners, instructions, and sections. Section a includes questions on receptors, drug effects, and drug discovery, while section b covers enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (elisas) and the use of components of the immune system in disease treatment.
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Exam Code(s) 1MT Exam(s) M.Sc. in Biotechnology Module Code(s) BG Module(s) Biotechnology I Paper No. 1 External Examiner(s) Dr. J. Quinn & Prof. G. Henderson Internal Examiner(s) Prof. V. O’Flaherty Dr. J. Kelly Dr. M. Grealy Dr. D. McKernan *Dr. A. Boyd
Duration 3 Hours No. of Pages Cover Page + 1 Departments Microbiology, Pharmacology & Therapeutics Co-Ordinator Dr. Aoife Boyd (ext. 2404) Requirements None Release to Library Yes PTO
Q1. Diagrammatically depict the four main classes of receptors, giving examples of each. Describe the different possible ways in which drugs can produce their effects on receptors, using graphs and specific examples to illustrate your answer. Q2. Describe, with the aid of diagrams, how physicochemical factors and routes of administration influence absorption of drugs, giving specific drug examples. Q3. Describe, with the aid of a diagram, the stages of drug discovery.
Q4. Discuss enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs) using diagrams where appropriate. In your answer discuss: