M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER 2017
Second Semester
Biochemistry
Elective — BIOPROCESS TECHNOLOGY
(CBCS 2014 onwards)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Part A (10 x 2 20)
Answer all questions.
1. Define bioprocess technology.
2. Define a fermentor.
3. What is meant by sterilization?
4. What are extracellular enzymes?
5. What is protoplast?
6. What are monoclonal antibodies?
7. What are peptide hormones?
8. Write any two microorganism involved in vitamins
synthesis.
9. What are endonucleases?
10. Write a short note on Urokinase.
Sub. Code
4MBC2E1
AFF-4937
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Wk 11
Part B x 5 25)
Answer all questions.
11. Write in detail about the components of fermentor
with their functions.
Or
Discuss the factors affecting fermentation process.
12. Explain the growth kinetics of microorganisms.
Or
Describe the aerobic and anaerobic fermentation.
13. Write about the mutation for single cell protein
production.
Or
Give an account of GMO.
14. Discuss the production of Hepatitis B vaccine.
Or
Describe the process involving in synthesis of
insulin.
15. Give an account of ligases with its applications.
Or
Write an elaborate note on applications of trypsin
and collagenases.
AFF-4937
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Wk 11
Part C x 10 30)
Answer any three questions.
16. Describe various downstream processes.
17. Discuss in detail about immobilization of enzymes.
18. Give an elaborate note on hybridoma technology.
19. Explain the industrial production of antibiotics with an
example.
20. Write the applications of amylases and cellulases in food
industry.
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