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WBUT B.Sc Microbiology Microbial Biotechnology question paper of 2013

University: West Bengal University
Course: B.sc
Subject : Microbial Biotechnology
Year of  Question Paper : 2013


CS/B.Sc (H)/Micro. Bio./SEM-4/MBT-404/2013

2013

MICROBIAL BIOTECHNOLOGY

Time Allotted : 3 Hours Full Marks : 70

The figures in the margin indicate full marks.

Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words

as far as practicable.

GROUP – A

( Multiple Choice Type Questions )

1. Choose the correct alternatives for any ten of the

following : [Marks 10 × 1 = 10]

i) The following compound is a secondary metabolite

a) amino acid b) vitamins

c) hormones d) steroids.

ii) The main component of biogas

a) oxygen b) nitrogen

c) carbon dioxide d) methane.

iii) The trickling filter is used in waste water treatment in

a) primary treatment b) secondary treatment

c) tertiary treatment d) preliminary treatment.

iv) The organism which produces parasporal crystal

a) Bacillus subtilis b) Bacillus cereus

c) Pseudomonous sp. d) Bacillus thuringiensis.

v) The organism having OCT plasmid

a) Streptococcus pneumoniae

b) Staphylococcus aureus

c) Bacilus subtilis

d) Pseudomonas putida.

vi) The molecular weight of active Bt toxin is

a) 200 KDa b) 50 KDa

c) 60 KDa d) 100 KDa.

vii) Which of the following expression represents Monod

Equatioin ?

a) µ = µmax b) µ = µmax S / Ks

c) µ = µmaxS / Ks + S d)µ = µmaxS + Ks/S .

viii) The type of bacteria involved in bio-mineralization of ore

is

a) Mesophilic b) Thermophilic

c) Acidophilic d) All of these.

ix) The bioreactor used for pigment synthesis

a) Air lift b) Photo bioreactor

c) Bubble column d) Stirred tank.

x) The catalyst used in biodiesel production

a) Methanol b) Ethanol

c) Sodium hydroxide d) Potassium hydroxide.

xi) The gene of TOL plasmid responsible for production of

xylene oxidase

a) XyIC b) XyIA

c) XyID d) XyIL.

xii) Antifoam used in the fermentor is

a) Mustard oil b) Silicon oil

c) Olive oil d) None of these.

GROUP – B

( Short Answer Type Questions )

Answer any three of the following. [Marks 3 × 5 = 15]

2. Derive the equation for generation time ( g )

from the equation of mean growth rate equation ( k ).

3. Write a short note on air-lift fermentor.

4. Give the method of production of penicillin.

5. Differentiate between primary and secondary metabolites and

also their modes of production.

6. Describe the role of microorganisms in the treatment of

agricultural waste water.

GROUP – C

( Long Answer Type Questions )

Answer any three of the following. [Marks 3 × 15 = 45]

7. Write short notes on the following : [Marks 3 × 5]

a) Bioremediation

b) Biosorption

c) Bioleaching.

8. Define biodiesel. State the chemistry involved in the

production of biodiesel and discuss the role of it as a biofuel

used in transport processes. [Marks 3 + 8 + 4]

9. Describe the process of Orleans method for vinegar

production. What is the role of acidifcation in vinegar

production ? Why acidification if never recommended before

the completion of sugar fermentation ? What is the cause for

darkening of vinegar ? Name the genera for acetic acid

bacteria. Write the reaction for acetic acid production where

oxygen is required. [Marks 5 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2]

10. Define chemostat and turbidostat. Compare between batch,

fedbatch and continuous culture. Draw the bacterial growth

curve for typical batch culture. [Marks 4 + 6 + 5]

11.a) Give the ways to increase the yield of microbes.

b) What do you mean by bioremediation ? Write a short

note on the degradation of heavy metals.

c) Which microorganisms is used to clear the oilspills ?

Describe the process.

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