M.Sc. (Genetics) (Semester II) (CBCS) Examination, 2017
Industrial And Environmental Biotechnology
Day Date: Monday, 24-04-2017 Max. Marks: 70
Time: 10.30 AM to 01.00 PM
N.B. Section I is compulsory.
From Section II attempt any four
All questions carry equal marks.
Figures to the right indicate full marks.
Draw neat and labeled diagrams.
SECTION I
Q.1 Rewrite the following sentences by using correct
alternative.
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Aeration in bioreactor is provided by ………………
Impellers Baffles
Sparger All of these
During milk fermentation, lactose is converted to lactic acid
through .
Lactobacillus Streptococcus
Lactococcus Streptobacillus
High Value of BOD (Biochemical Oxygen Demand)
Shows……………….
Water is Normal Water is Highly Polluted
Water is Less polluted None of these
All enzymes are made up of………………….
Proteins Carbohydrates
Fats Amino acids
The provisions of environmental protection in the constitution
were made under ……………………
Article 5-A Article 21-B
Article Article 48-A and Article 51-A
Bioremediation uses…………...
Microorganisms natural capacities to break materials down.
Added oxygen, water, and nutrients to increase rates of
degradation.
Organisms such as Pseudomonas and Bacillus
All of these
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The process of converting environmental pollutants into
harmless products by naturally occurring microbes is
called………
Ex-situ Bioremediation
Intrinsic Bioremediation
Extrinsic Bioremediation
None of these
Answer the following terms 07
Bioreactor
Single Cell Protein
Cell disruption
Environmental protection
Bioindicators
Sustainable Development
Air Pollution
SECTION II
Attempt any four
Q.2 Define Fermentation and explain the various types of fermentation in
details.
14
Q.3 Give an account of industrial processes for production of chemicals. 14
Q.4 Give an account on product recovery by using filtration. 14
Q.5 Answer any two of the following 14
Describe steps involved in industrial production of acids
Describe Environmental Laws
Explain Non Conventional energy sources
Q.6 Answer any two of the following 14
Describe Media Sterilization.
Explain Solid Waste management.
Write a short of Metal Microbe interactions.