Assam University 2007 B.Sc Biotechnology TDC Part-I Bio-Technology Honours --- Second - Question Paper

NTS-07/ BTCH-2 /369

2007
BIOTECHNOLOGY (Honours)
Second Paper
(Biostatistics, Computer, Cell Biology and Biological Techniques)
TDC Part-I

Full Marks : 70
Pass Marks : 21

Time : three hours

The figure in the margin shows full marks for the ques.
ans all ques.


1. What is dispersion? define the absolute and relative measures of dispersion used in
biological data analysis. three + 12 = 15
OR
What is probability? discuss the additive and multilplicative theorems of probability with
suitable examples. three + 12 = 15

2. define the organization and the function of hardware components of a computer. 10
OR
What is software? Write a note on application software. two + eight = 10

3. define the cytoskeletal structure of a cell with suitable diagrams. 15
OR
explain the origin, structure and function of endoplasmic reticulum.

4. Write short notes on any 2 of the subsequent : five x two = 10
(a) Programmed cell death
(b) Cell differentiation
(c) Biology of cancer
OR
explain the principle and applications of ultrasound imaging. 10

5. define the principle and applications of NMR. 10
OR
Write short notes on any 2 of the following: five x two = 10

(a) X-ray crystallography
(b) Centrifugation
(c) Northern boltting

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Earning:   Approval pending.