Organisation : Karunya University
Exam : End Semester Examination
Paper : Introductory Biotechnology
Year : 2010
Document Type : Model Question Paper
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Introductory Biotechnology Model Question Paper :
Subject Code : 09BT242
Time: 3 hours
Maximum Marks: 100
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Answer ALL questions :
Part – A : : (10 x 1 = 10 MARKS)
1. Define Biotechnology.
2. What is plant cell culture technology?
3. What is Cloning vector?
4. What is Cosmids?
5. What is Totipotency?
6. Which is the first cloned mammal?
7. What do you mean by symbiotic nitrogen fixation?
8. What is biofertilizers?
9. Define DNA library.
10. What is the significance of DNA finger printing?
PART – B : (5 x 3 = 15 MARKS)
11. Explain the achievements of biotechnology.
12. What is Expression vector? Mention its salient features and applications.
13. Write about the transgenic animals.
14. What are the different types of biofertilizers?
15. Explain the principle and applications of Biochips.
Part – C : (5 x 15 = 75 MARKS)
6. Explain the broad applications of DNA Profiling.
OR)
17. Describe the applications of biotechnology.
18. Explain the salient features and uses of PBR322, SV40 molecules.
(OR)
19. Write a detailed account on enzymes in gene cloning.
20. Explain the steps in the production of transgenic plants and add notes on herbicide and insect resistant transgenic plants.
(OR)
21. Discuss about the socio-economic issues of biotechnology.
22. Describe about the biological nitrogen fixation in plants.
(OR)
23. Explain about Integrated Nutrient supply and IPM system.
Fundamentals of Biological Systems :
Answer ALL questions :
Part – A : (10 x 1 = 10 MARKS)
1. Name the organelles that are part of the endomembrane system.
2. What is cell cycle?
3. Mention the role of hormones.
4. What is a second messenger?
5. Mention the different methods of staining of microbes.
6. Write the principle of electron microscopy.
7. What are micronutrients?
8. Name the types of culture media.
9. Define community.
10. Name the factors that influence biodiversity
Part – B : (5 x 3 = 15 MARKS)
11. Define Diffusion? What factors affect rate of diffusion?
12. What are neurotransmitters?
13. Write the taxonomic classification of organisms.
14. Explain briefly the TCA cycle.
15. Write the values of biodiversity.
Part – C : (5 x 15 = 75 MARKS)
16. Describe and contrast three methods of endocytosis with neat sketches.
(OR)
17. Discuss in detail about various phases of mitosis with neat sketches.
18. Explain in detail about G – protein receptor with example.
(OR)
19. Explain the role of CAMP and Inositol Phosphate as second messengers.
20. Explain briefly about any two types of light microscopy.
(OR)
21. Write short notes on :
a. Microbial Biosensors b. Nomenclature of microbes.
22. Briefly explain the phases of growth curve.
(OR)
23. Discuss in detail about aerobic bioenergetics.
24. Discuss briefly about uses of biodiversity and community biodiversity conservation.
(OR)
25. Write short notes on :
a. Access of genetic resources. b. Status of Biodiversity.
Bio Bioinformatics :
Answer ALL questions :
Part – A : (10 x 1 = 10 MARKS)
1. Define Archaebacteria.
2. What is a Virus?
3. Define Genetic Code.
4. Write about Cell Signaling.
5. Define SRS.
6. Enumerate Sequence Databases.
7. Write down the features of MEROPS.
8. Name any two disease database.
9. Define Dynamic Programming.
10. Write down about PAM.
Part – B : (5 x 3 = 15 MARKS)
11. Write down about genetic contents of a cell.
12. Define Splicing.
13. What is meant by Information Retrieval systems?
14. List out the details of Enzyme databases.
15. Write about probabilistic algorithm.
Part – C : (5 x 15 = 75 MARKS)
16. Compare and contrast Mitochondira and Chloroplasts.
(OR)
17. Discuss in detail about prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell..
18. Write about Genome and Gene expressions.
(OR)
19. Discuss in detail about the processing of RNA.
20. Discuss in detail about Sequence databases.
(OR)
21. Write down about categorizing and navigation of bioinformatics databases.
22. Discuss about Enzyme databases and Pathway databases.
(OR)
23. What is a specialized database? Explain with examples.
24. Explain about Data analysis algorithm in detail.
(OR)
25. Write a note on
a. Greedy algorithm b. Probabilistic algorithm.
PHYSICS OF NANO MATERIALS :
Answer ALL questions (5 x 20 = 100 Marks) :
1. a. Explain the origin of energy gap in crystalline materials. (8)
b. Classify metals, insulators and semiconductors based on theory of solids. (12)
(OR)
2. a. Write a note on Density of States (DoS). (5)
b. How does the DoS vary with energy in quantum nanostructures with an emphasis to crystalline size. (15)
3. Explain the following methods of preparing nanomaterials
a. Cluster beam evaporation. (6)
b. Ion beam deposition. (6)
c. Chemical bath deposition. (8)
(OR)
4. Explain in detail the application of Raman spectroscopy to characterize nanomaterials.
5. Compulsory :
With a neat diagram, explain the working of an atomic force microscope.
6. a. Write in detail about the biological applications of nanoparticles. (12)
b. How can biomolecules be used for nanomaterial assembly. (8)
(OR)
7. Write in detail about the role of surfaces in nanotechnology devices.