M.Sc. (Zoology) DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2016
Second Semester
IMMUNOLOGY
(CBCS 2014 onwards)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Part A (10 2 20)
Answer all questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Immune system.
2. Epitopes.
3. Haematopoietic stem cells.
4. Natural killer cells.
5. Acquired immunity.
6. Vaccines.
7. Hypersensitivity.
8. MHC.
9. ELISA.
10. Hybridoma cells.
Sub. Code
509201
RW-10835
2
Sp4
Part B 5 25)
Answer all questions choosing either or
All questions carry equal marks.
11. Describe the structure and functions of immune
system.
Or
Write notes on the interferon and its types.
12. Explain the elements of immune system.
Or
Write short notes on antigen presenting cells.
13. Explain the mechanism of humoral and cell
mediated immune responses.
Or
Write short notes on the immunoprophylaxis.
14. Describe autoimmune disorders.
Or
Explain the immunotherapy for the treatment of
cancer.
15. Explain the technique of immunocytochemistry.
Or
Briefly explain about Radioimmuno assay.
RW-10835
3
Sp4
Part C 10 30)
Answer any three questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
16. Explain the mechanism of antigen antibody interaction.
17. Narrate the antibody dependent cell mediated
cytotoxicity.
18. Describe the immunological disorders.
19. Write elaborate notes on the immunodeficiency diseases.
20. Elaborate the detection of molecules by Western blot and
flow cytometry techniques.