M.Sc-M.Sc Zoology 2nd Year Paper - VIII : BIOTECHNOLOGY (Acharya Nagarjuna University - Center for Distance Education, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh-2013)

(DZOO 24) M.Sc. (Final) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY - 2013 
Second Year 
Zoology 
Paper - VIII : BIOTECHNOLOGY 

Time : 03 Hours                                                                   Maximum Marks : 100 

Answer All questions 

Each question carries 20 marks 

1) a) Define Biotechnology? Write its importance, scope and applications. 
OR 
b) Write an overview of Biotechnology and describe the different fields of Biotechnology.

 2) a) What is recombinant DNA technology? Describe the vectors used in genetic 
engineering. 
OR 
b) Describe different techniques and tools employed in Recombinant DNA technology. 

3) a) What is cell culture? Explain different types of cell culture methods. 
OR 
b) Explain preparation and sterilization of culture media. Add a note on initiation and 
maintenance of cultures. 

4) a) Describe cell lines? Explain growth of cell lines in laboratory and its applications. 
OR 
b) Enumerate the techniques of animal tissue culture. 5) a) Explain the commercial production of antibiotics and vaccines in detail. 
OR 
b) Explain the production of enzymes for industrial use. 
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