B.Pharm-B.Pharm 3rd Year Pharmaceutical Microbiology & Biotechnology (Kerala University of Health Sciences-2014)

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            Third B.Pharm(Ayurveda) Degree Supplementary Examinations, April 2014
                                 Pharmaceutical Microbiology & Biotechnology

Time : 3 Hours                                                                               Total Marks:100

• Answer all questions

QP CODE:304008 Section A- Microbiology Marks:50

Essay: (1x10=10)

1. Define disinfectants. Explain the properties of an ideal disinfectant and classify it

Short notes: (5x5=25)

2. Classify different culture media with its importance.

3. General characteristics of viruses.

4. Stability of a disinfectant after dilution be tested.

5. Nutritional requirements of bacteria.

6. Microbiological assay of antibiotics.

 

Answer briefly: (5x3=15)

7. Chemical sterilizing agents.

8. Important contributions of Pasteur to microbiology.

9. Spirochaetes.

10. Viral enumeration.

11. Transduction.

 

QP CODE:308008 Section B - Biotechnology Marks:50

Essay: (1x10=10)

 

1. Describe microbial transformation and add a note on the process with special reference to steroids.

 

Short notes: (5x5=25)

2. Define bioreactor and explain any two fermentors.

3. Method of preparation of monoclonal antibodies.

4. Fermentation procedure for vitamin B12.

5. Antibiotic production of streptomycin.

6. Method of extraction of the fermented product in the production of antibiotics.

 

Answer briefly: (5x3=15)

7. Cellular immunity.

8. Transformation.

9. Storage of vaccines.

10. Immunization.

11. Mutation.

 

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Earning:  ₹ 7.25/-