Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU) 2012-4th Sem M.Sc Microbiology , Kottayam - (MODEL ) MB4PGE8- Microbial Genetics - Question Paper

Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
Fourth Semester M.Sc.Microbiology exam - 2012
(MODEL ques. PAPER)
MB4PGE8- Microbial Genetics
Time : three Hrs Weightage: 30
I. Write Notes on Any 5 (Wt: one each)
1. Transcription
2. Phage induced mutation
3. Reverse transcription
4. Restriction enzymes
5. Plasmid
6. RAPD
7. Thymine dimer
8. Sexduction
II Write Short Essay on Any 5 (Wt: two each)
9. Gene therapy
10. Differentiate ranging from temperate and lytic phage
11. DNA repair
12. DNA sequencing
13. Attenuation
14. Post transcriptional changes
15. PCR
16. Transduction
III ans Any 3 in Detail (Wt: five each)
17. provide a detailed account of the structure of DNA with the help of suitable diagrams.
18. What is meant by cloning? define the various kinds of vectors used for cloning?
19. describe Mutation. discuss the various kinds of mutations you have learned.
20. How does genetic recombination occur in bacteria? define in detail with examples.
provide diagrams wherever necessary.
21. What is translation? How is protein synthesis regulated? Add a note on post
translational changes.
22. discuss tryptophan operon and its regulation.

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