LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034
B.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION – ADVANCED ZOOLOGY & BIOTECH.
FIRST SEMESTER – November 2008
AZ 1502 - BASIC BIOTECHNOLOGY
Date : 12-11-08
Time : 1:00 - 4:00
Part A
Dept. No.
( Answer All )
GA 02
Max. : 100 Marks
10 X 2 = 20
1. What are cosmids ?
2. Write about continuous cell line.
3. Comment on DBT.
4. Define natural media. Give two examples.
5. What is recombinant DNA ?
6. What is a Biosensor? Name two examples.
7. Define the process Fermentation.
8. What are Methanogens ?
9. What are Nif genes ?
10. Write a note on cytopreservation.
Part B
(Answer any FOUR )
4 X 10 = 40
11. Discuss the Indian Biotechnology scenario.
12. Write about biosafety guidelines and regulations.
13. Explain the steps involved in plant embryo culture.
14. Describe the construction of a genomic library.
15. Explain in detail the production of SCP.
16. Give a detailed account on the nutritional quality of a transgenic fish.
Part C
( Answer any TWO )
2 x 20 = 40
17. Describe in detail the protoplast fusion and somatic cybridisation.
18. Write an essay on the tools of genetic engineering.
19. Discuss the types of biofuels and mention their importance.
20. Bring out the applications of biotechnology in the field of agriculture.
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