Bangalore University 2008-1st Sem B.Sc Biotechnology Vester - Question Paper

Industrial Microbiology and Microbial Technology

Time:3hours Max. Marks 60

Instruction:

1)Answer all ques.
2)Draw diagram where necessary
3)Answer should be written completely either in english or kannada

I.Answer the subsequent 5x2=10

1)Aeration
2)Baker's Yeast
3)HPLC
4)Chelators(EDTA)
5)Malt

II.Answer any 4 of the subsequent 5x4=20

6)Explain with a neat diagram stirred aerated fermenter.
7)Give an account of amylase production.
8)List out the properties of an ideal antifoam agent.
9)Describe the various kinds of natural media.
10)Explain the methods of purification of compounds by column chromatography

III.Answer any 3 of the subsequent 3x10=30

11)Explain the industrial production of human insulin.
12)What are biofuels? define the construction and working principle of bio-gas plant.
13)What are bacterial pesticides?Explain their mode of action.
14)Explain the different methods involved in strain improvement.
15)Describe the various steps involved in the recovery of fermentation products.

Earning:   Approval pending.