M.Sc-M.Sc Botany 4th Sem BO - 4.41 : Phycology - II(University of Pune, Pune-2013)
M.Sc. - II (Semester - IV)
BOTANY
BO - 4.41 : Phycology - II
(2008 Pattern) (Special Paper - II)
Time : 3 Hours] [Max. Marks :80
Instructions to the candidates:
1) Answer any Five questions, selecting at least two questions from each Section.
2) Answer to the two sections should be written in separate answer books.
3) All questions carry equal marks.
4) Neat diagrams must be drawn wherever necessary.
SECTION - I
Q1) Describe the materials, methods and isolation techniques used in culturing of
algae in laboratory. [16]
Q2) a) Describe the mass multiplication of spirulina. [8]
b) Describe different methods adopted for maintenance of algal cultures.[8]
Q3) Explain the processing nutrition yield and quality standard of any red algae for
its large scale cultivation. [16]
Q4) Write short notes on any two of following : [16]
a) Strain selection.
b) Measurement of algal growth.
c) Agarophytes.
P.T.O.
SECTION - II
Q5) Describe the role of algae in sewage disposal, textile and effluent sugar
industry. [16]
Q6) a) Describe different types of phycocolloides and its uses. [8]
b) Explain how algae are used in hydrocarbon production. [8]
Q7) a) Describe the role of algae in biotechnology as a source of PUFA, enzymes
and chemicals. [8]
b) Describe in brief technique of tissue culture for marine macroalgae. [8]
Q8) Write short notes on any two of the following : [16]
a) Seaweed liquid fertilizers.
b) SCP.
c) Secondary Metabolites.
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