M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2018
Second Semester
Biochemistry
Elective BIOPROCESS TECHNOLOGY
(CBCS 2017 onwards)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Part A (10 X 2 20)
Answer all questions.
1. Define fermentation.
2. Mention the role of agitators in fermentation.
3. List the advantages of enzyme immobilization.
4. Compare batch and continuous fermentation.
5. What is meant by genetically modified organisms?
6. What is PEG? Mention its uses.
7. What is biofuel?
8. What is Erythropoitin?
9. List any two applications of amylase in food industry.
10. State the role of phosphatase in research industry.
Sub. Code
7MBC2E1
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Part B X 5 25)
Answer all questions, choosing either or
11. Describe the components of fermentors.
Or
Discuss the factors affecting fermentation process.
12. Explain about medium agitation and foam control.
Or
Give a brief account on media formulation.
13. Explain in brief about gene transfer technology.
Or
Write short notes on monoclonal antibodies.
14. Give an account on biomass production.
Or
Discuss in brief about vaccine production.
15. Discuss the role of ligases in research industry.
Or
Explain the applications of protease in food
industry.
Part C X 10 30)
Answer any three questions.
16. Explain in detail about the various downstream processes
for purification of products.
17. Describe the different methods of enzyme immobilization.
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18. Give an account on hybridoma technology.
19. Explain the process involving the synthesis of Insulin.
20. Discuss the role of streptokinase and collagenases in
medical industry.
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