Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU) 2012-3rd Sem M.Sc Microbiology , Kottayam - (MODEL ) MB3PGE6 -Microbial Quality Assurance, Biosafety and Intellectual Property Rights - Question Paper

Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
Third Semester M.Sc.Microbiology exam - 2012
(MODEL ques. PAPER)
MB3PGE6 -Microbial Quality Assurance, Biosafety and Intellectual Property Rights
Time : three Hrs Weightage: 30

I. Write Notes on Any 5 (Wt: one each)=
1. GMP
2. WTO
3. Benefits of IPR
4. GHPs are critical for Food Safety
5. Hazardous materials in biotechnology
6. Distinguish ranging from trade secret and trade mark
7. Copyright Infringment
8. Differentiate ranging from genetically replaced food and organic food
II Write Short Essay on Any 5 (Wt: two each)
9. provide an account of ethical and safety aspects of animal cloning.
10. State five examples of geographical indications in India.
11. what are on procedures for risk assessment of GM seeds and plants.
12. Comment on the ethical problems involved in xenotransplanation.
13. Significance of national biosafety boards in ensuring biosafety regulations and
guidelines
14. discuss Food Safety Management Systems
15. discuss the procedure for filing a patent
16. Ethical concerns of biotechnological research and innovations
III ans Any 3 in Detail (Wt: five each)
17. discuss the ethical problems associated with the use of animal models.
18. Why is food packaging crucial for safety and quality control? discuss briefly by
highlighting the functions and kinds of packaging you will use to ensure food safety.
19. Illustrate procedure involved in patenting residing organisms.
20. explain the ethical and safety problems involved in testing of drugs on human volounteers.
21. HACCP is a preventive and cost effective approach to food safety". Comment on the
statement, highlighting the benefits of HACCP for the consumer, industry and the
Government.
22. discuss the ethical problems related to the Human genome project.

Earning:   Approval pending.