Bangalore University 2008 M.Sc BioTechnology BTP 103: General Microbiology - Question Paper

first Semester M.Sc. Degree Examination, January 2008
Biotechnology
BTP 103 : General Microbiology

Time:3 Hours Max. Marks: 80

part A

write brief notes on any 5 of the following: [5*3]

1.Diauxic growth.

2.Disinfectants.

3.Scrapie disease.

4.Microaerophiles.

5.Capsomere.

6.L forms.

7.Budding bacteria.

part B

ans any 4 of the following: [4*5]

8. discuss the structure and replication of viriods.

9. define the mechanism of lysogeny.

10. Write a note on numerical taxonomy .

11.Write an account on media used for microbial assay.

12.Describe thallus organization in fungi.

13.Explain the structure and reproduction in rickettsia.

part C

ans any 3 of the following: [3*15]

14.Describe the methods used for measuring microbial growth and explain their significance.

15.Describe in brief the classification of bacteria according to Bergy's manual of systematic bacteriology.

16.Explain the salient features of Archaea highlighting their environmental significance.

17.Describe the structure, replication and life cycle of bacteriophage M13.

18.Discuss the influence of temperature and PH on bacterial growth.

Earning:   Approval pending.