M.Sc-M.Sc BioTechnology 3rd Sem BT - 33a : Principles of Virology(University of Pune, Pune-2013)

                                    M.Sc. (Semester - III)

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BIOTECHNOLOGY

BT - 33a : Principles of Virology

(2008 Pattern)

Time : 1½ Hours]                                                                                         [Max. Marks :40

Instructions to the candidates :

1) Attempt four questions selecting atleast Two Questions from each section.

2) Answers to the sections must be written on separate answer sheets.

3) Neat diagrams must be drawn wherever necessary.

4) Figures to the right indicate full marks.

SECTION - I

Q1) Write short notes                                                                                                    [10]

a) Plaque assay

b) HIV genome structure

Q2) a)      How disease progression is monitored using polymerase chain reaction?

b)       What is mode of action of Acyclovir?

[10]

Q3) Give details of lytic cycle of Lambda bacteriophage.

SECTION - II

Q4) Write notes on

a) Persistent viral infections. b) Foot and Mouth disease.

Q5) How HIV epidemiology is studied and how it can be effectively used for

control of spread of HIV?

Q6) Write notes on :

a) Mosquito borne new emerging viral diseases. b) Marek’s disease.

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