B.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER 2017
Fifth Semester
Microbiology and clinical Lab Technology
Elective BIOMEDICAL ETHICS
(CBCS 2015 onwards)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Part A (10 x 2 20)
Answer all questions.
1. Agrotechnology.
2. Bioethics.
3. Adult stem cell
4. GMO.
5. Biosafety chamber.
6. Biohazardous materials.
7. IPR.
8. Monosanto.
9. Bt product.
10. Patent law.
Sub. Code
5BMC2E1
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Part B x 5 25)
Answer all questions.
11. Discuss the benefits of genetic engineering.
Or
What are the ethical issues behind genetic testing?
12. Explain the legal and socio-economic aspects of
gene therapy.
Or
Describe the concept of biopiracy and related issues.
13. Brief the applications of biosafety guidelines.
Or
Explain the types of biosafety containments.
14. Write about the geographical indications of patents.
Or
Give a classified details on design rights.
15. Discuss the role of WIPO in approving patents.
Or
Enumerate the importance of IPR.
Part C x 10 30)
Answer any three questions.
16. Discuss the technological advances and consequences of
biowarfare.
17. Highlight the applications of germ line and stem cell
research.
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18. Explain the importance of risk assessment before
patenting a product.
19. Describe the types of patent rights.
20. Evaluate the legal protection of biotechnological
inventions.
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