B.Sc-B.Sc MLT 2nd Year GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY (Kerala University of Health Sciences-2013)

QP CODE: 202012                                                    Reg No:………………….
                     Second Year B.Sc MLT Degree Examinations, October 2013
                                          GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY

Time: 3 Hours                                                                     Total Marks: 100

• Answer all Questions.
• Draw Diagrams wherever necessary.

 

Essay (2x10=20)

1. Enumerate the different gene transfer methods. Explain any one method in detail and mention its application (4+6=10 )

2. Name the different tests done for detection of protein and amino acid metabolism in bacteria. Describe in detail each one of them. (2+8=10)

Short notes (10x5=50)

3. pH adjustments

4. Indicator media.

5. Bacteriophage and typing method

6. Infant suckling mice.

7. Solid media without agar.

8. Blood culture media.

9. Incubation method

10. Anaerobic culture methods

11. Test for enzymes

12. Rapid identification tests

 

Answer briefly (10x3=30)

 

13. Nutrient agar.

14. Mc Farland standard

15. Transposons.

16. Mutation

17. Phenotypic variation

18. Robertson’s cooked meat medium.

19. Bleeding of animals

20. Viable bacterial count.

21. Sugar media.

22. Streak culture.

 

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