M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2016
Biotechnology
MICROBIOLOGY
(CBCS 2013 onwards)
Time 3 Hours Maximum 75 Marks
Part A (10 2 20)
Answer all questions.
1. Carl Woese.
2. Pasteurization.
3. Slime layer.
4. Chemolithotrophy.
5. Rabies.
6. Toxin.
7. DGGE.
8. Metagenomics.
9. Xenobiotics.
10. Biodeterioration.
Sub. Code
501102
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Part B 5 25)
Answer all questions choosing either or
11. Give an account on the classification of Bacteria
according to Bergey's manual.
Or
Write short notes on the landmark discoveries
relevant to the field of microbiology.
12. Discuss about DNA Virus.
Or
Write briefly about Bacterial endospores.
13. Explain about Nosocomial infection.
Or
Discuss in detail about H1N1 Viruses.
14. Write notes on T-RFLP.
Or
Give an account on stable isotopic probing for
molecular ecology.
15. Write short notes on microbes from extreme
environment.
Or
Describe about biodegradation of plastics.
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Part C 10 30)
Answer any three questions.
16. Discuss in detail about the modern developments in
microbiology.
17. Give a detailed account on important nutrition and
conditions related to the growth of microorganisms.
18. Explain the mechanism of microbial pathogenicity.
19. Illustrate in detail about construction and analysis of
metagenomic library.
20. How will you produce antibiotics and enzymes using
microbes?