Introduction
This post contains links to all answers for the Nutritional Biochemistry assignment (Course Code: BBCET-141) for the 2025 session. Each answer is written in easy language and meets the IGNOU assignment requirements. Click on each question below to view its detailed answer.
Assignment Questions and Answer Links
- How does measuring nitrogen content gives estimate of protein content of our food? Explain nitrogen balance and its significance.
- Discuss the biochemical functions and deficiency disease associated with following vitamins: (i) Vitamin B1 (ii) Niacin (iii) Vitamin D (iv) Vitamin K (v) Vitamin A
- What is the importance of phosphorus in our body?
- Give two examples each of NAD and FAD dependent enzymes. Also name the vitamins from which these cofactors are derived.
- Explain the biochemical functions, dietary sources of iron. How does its absorption and transport take place?
- How do nutrients influence the bioavailability and distribution of drugs? Illustrate with suitable examples.
- Discuss the effect of smoking and depressants on food intake.
- Discuss the factors that result in metabolic syndrome.
- What is atherosclerosis? Explain the causative factors.
- Write brief notes on the following food toxicants: (i) Mycotoxins (ii) Pesticides
Conclusion
We hope this compilation helps you in completing and understanding your IGNOU assignment for Nutritional Biochemistry (BBCET-141). Make sure to write the answers in your own handwriting for submission.