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M.Sc. Previous DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2017
First Year
MICROBIOLOGY
Introduction Microorganisms
Time 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 70
SECTION A
Answer any FIVE questions from the following × 6 30)
Q1) Germ theory of diseases.
Q2) Leeuwenhoek.
Q3) Mycoplasmas.
Q4) Rhizobium.
Q5) T4
Q6) Viroids.
Q7) Protozoa classification.
Q8) Importance of Microalgae.
SECTION B
× 10 40)
Q9) Describe the germ theory of fermentations.
OR
Describe the ultra-structure of bacterial cell.
Q10) Write an account on Actinomycetes.
OR
Describe the morphologica, physiological, metaboilic, genetic and molecular
characters used in the taxonomy of Bacteria.
Q11) Describe the morphology and chemistry of Viruses.
OR
Describe the ultra structure and replication of TMV.
Q12) Write an account on general characters and reproduction of Microalgae.
OR
Describe the symptoms and methods of transmission of Viruses.