Code: R5412310

R05
METABOLIC ENGINEERING
(Biotechnology)

B.TECH IV Year I Semester (R05) Supplementary Examinations, November 2012

Time: 3 hours Answer any FIVE questions All questions carry equal marks **** 1

Max Marks: 80

Give an overview of cellular metabolism and write on different models for reactions in the cell. Write about amino acid synthesis and its regulation at enzyme level. Describe how catabolic regulation by passes the control of secondary metabolism with suitable example. Write about mixed and sequential bioconversions. Give strategies by which the modified of existing or introduction of entirely new metabolic pathway is possible. Give an account of experimental determination of method for flux distribution and its application. Describe as to how bioinformatics can be used for elucidating metabolic networks. Give an account of application of metabolic engineering in agriculture. ******

2 3

4 5

7 8