Kurukshetra University 2010 B.Tech BT-101E:Intoduction to Biotechnology, - Question Paper

BT-1/DX-8009
BT-101E:Introduction to Biotechnology
Time:3 Hours M.M:100
NOTE:Attempt any 5 questions,selecting atleast 1 ques. from every unit.
UNIT-1
Q1:(a)What are important characteristics of residing organisms. 10
(b)Write down the important functions of nucleus,ribosomes and mitochondria. 10
Q2:(a)Define carbohydrates.Give various classes of carbohydrates with examples. 12
(b)What are vitamins?Briefly define the fat soluble vitamins. 08
UNIT-2
Q3:Write notes on:
(a)Replication. 06
(b)Transcription. 06
(c)Translation. 07
Q4:(a)Briefly discuss the benificial economic importance of bacteria in the field of
industry,agriculture,medicine and waste treatment. 12
(b)Explain different characters of viruses. 08
UNIT-3
Q5:(a)What is recombinant DNA technology? 05
(b)Write down different tools used in recombination DNA technology. 15
Q6:(a)Define transgenic animals and how they are produced? 10
(b)List a few examples of transgenic animals along with their utility. 10
UNIT-4
Q7:Define biotechnology.Write down the applications of biotechnology in agriculture,
medicine and forensic science. 20
Q8:Write notes on:
(a)Bioinformatics. 10
(b)Biosensors. 10

Earning:   Approval pending.