Bhavnagar University 2007 M.Phil Zoology Animal Biotechnology - Question Paper

M.Phil. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2007
Non-Semester
Zoology
ANIMAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
(2006 Batch)
Time : 3 hours Maximum : 100 marks
ans any 5 ques..
1. (a) Write about embryonic stem cell culture and their applications.
(b) Write about cryopreservation and growth media for animal cell culture.
2. Write a detailed account on cell cloning and micromanipulation.
3. Explain various methods for the construction of recombinant animal vectors for gene transfer.
4. (a) Define primary culture and cell lines.
(b) Describe the origin, characteristic and maintenance of cell lines.
5. Elaborate the use of animal biotechnology for the production of regulatory proteins, blood products and hormones.
6. (a) What are oncogenes and antioncogenes?
(b) Write about DNA based diagnosis of genetic disorders.
7. Write a detailed account on cell separation and cell synchronization.
8. Write notes on :
(a) Apoptosis
(b) Retrovirus
(c) Viral vectors
(d) Biotechnology for soil fertility.

Earning:   Approval pending.