M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER 2017
Second Semester
Botany
Elective MICROBIAL TECHNOLOGY
(CBCS 2014 onwards)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Section A (10 x 2 20)
Answer all questions.
1. Bioinoculant
2. Cayanobacteria
3. Aerobic fermentation
4. Amylases
5. Biological indicator
6. Sedimentation tank
7. Steroids
8. Ore leaching
9. Input device
10. Search engine.
Sub. Code
4MBO2E1
AFF-4901
2
sp6
Section B x 5 25)
Answer all questions.
11. Write a short note on phosphate solubilising
microbes.
Or
Discuss about the nucleic acid breakdown pathway
of microbes.
12. Write a short note on microbial media and its types.
Or
Define and explain downstream process.
13. Write a short note on biosensors.
Or
Describe the strategy for the removal of metals from
water.
14. Write a short note on microbial production of
vitamins.
Or
Describe the production and applications of
Cephalosporin.
15. Write a short note on MS windows.
Or
Describe the applications of protein data bank.
AFF-4901
3
sp6
Section C x 10 30)
Answer any three questions.
16. Describe the features and importance of Rhizobium and
Azatobactor as biofertilizers.
17. Explain different types of fermentation and fomenters.
18. Explain microbial bioremediation of xenobiotics.
19. Discuss in detail about the microbial production and
applications of pharmaceuticals.
20. Explain the importance of computers in biological science
education and research.
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