Madras University (UnOM) 2006 B.Sc Biotechnology Plant Bio Technology - Question Paper

Plant Biotechnology

Time: 3 hours
Maximum 100 marks

part - A [10 x three = Marks 30]`

ans any TEN questions:

All ques. carry equal marks.Each ans should not exceed 50 words.

Draw diagrams wherever necessary

1. Penicillin.
2. Mycoffhiza.
3. Fusogen.
4. Nif Gene.
5. Antibiotics.
6. VAM
7. Azolla.
8. Primary metabolites.
9. Pectinase.
10. Luminescent plant.
11. Edible mushroom.
12. Pathogens.

part - B [5 x six = Marks 30]

ans any 5 ques.

All ques. carry equal marks.Each ans should not exceed 200 words

Draw diagrams wherever necessary

13. define the method of production of vaccine.

14. How tissue culture is important in the improvement of plants

15. List the steps involved in isolation of fresh water algae.

16. discuss briefly the culture media used for the cultivation of fungi

17. define the citric acid production using a microbes.

18. provide the account of scope of Biotechnology.

19. provide an account of Biofertilizers and their uses in agriculture.

part - C [4 x 10 = Marks 40]

ans any 4 ques.

All ques. carry equal marks.Each ans should not exceed 500 words

Draw diagrams wherever necessary

20. define the chemical method used in the protoplast fusion

21. define any 2 enzymes produced from the microbes

22. provide the nutritional value of Spirulina.

23. provide an account of Ethanol production by Yeast

24. Write an essay on Biofertilizers and their use in agriculture.

25. define the biomass production.

Earning:   Approval pending.