M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER 2017.
Third Semester
Biotechnology
Core XIV — MARINE BIOTECHNOLOGY
(CBCS 2016 onwards)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Part A (10 x 2 20)
Answer all the questions.
1. Corals.
2. Vent biodiversity.
3. PCR.
4. Growth hormones.
5. Artificial diet.
6. Bioactive compounds.
7. Barophilic microorganisms.
8. Gene probes.
9. Chromosomal manipulation.
10. Intensive farming.
Sub. Code
501303
RW-839
2
Ws20
Part B x 5 25)
Answer all questions, choosing either or
11. Write brief notes in bryozoans and tunicates
bioactive compounds.
Or
Write short notes on importance of sea weed.
12. Explain about biotechnological applications of
extremozymes.
Or
Give a detailed account on exploitation of
unculturable bacteria.
13. Explain GFP characteristics and applications.
Or
Write about gene probes and its applications.
14. Write short notes on transposons in fishes.
Or
Describe the importance of marine organisms.
15. Write brief notes on microbial diseases in
aquaculture and its prevention.
Or
Give a detailed account on shrimp seed production.
RW-839
3
Ws20
Part C x 10 30)
Answer any three questions.
16. Explain in detail about bioactive compounds from marine
organisms.
17. Discuss about hydrothermal vent.
18. Write detailed notes on probiotic bacteria in aquaculture.
19. Write short notes on transgenic fish technology.
20. Detailed account on types of marine aquaculture.
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