R07

Code: R7212306 B.Tech II Year I Semester (R07) Supplementary Examinations December/January 2013/14 MICROBIOLOGY
(Biotechnology)

Time: 3 hours Answer any FIVE questions All questions carry equal marks
1 2 (a) (b) 3 (a) (b) 4 5 6

Max. Marks: 80

***** Briefly discuss the theory of spontaneous generation & germ theory of diseases. Write short notes on: Phylogenetic treas. General characters of Archea & Eubacteria. Comment on the following: Structure of T even bacteriophage. Structure of POX viruses. Briefly describe the replication process in ds DNA bacteriophage. Briefly describe the methods involved in findings virus concentration. Discuss the techniques used in isolation of pure cultures. Add a note on importance of pure cultures. Write short notes on: Cryopreservation. IMVIC tests. Describe the symptoms associated with influenza and the course of infection. Add a note on its control. *****

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