UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2014/2015 ACADEMIC YEAR

2ND YEAR EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE OF BED SCIENCE/BSC

AGED/BSC GENERAL/BSC MARINE SCIENCE/BSC BIOCHEM

COURSE CODE/ TITLE: SBT B203: INTRODUCTION TO

MICROBIOLOGY

END OF SEMESTER: 1 DURATION: 3 HOURS

DAY/TIME:TUESDAY 3.00-6.00PM DATE: 16/12/14

Instructions:
Answer ALL Questions in Section A and Any TWO Questions in Section B.
Use pencils for all your drawing.

SECTION A: (40 Marks)

1. Illustrate any (16) sixteen morphological classes of bacteria (8 marks)

2. Explain the (5) five pathogenicity factors in pathogenic bacteria. (5 marks)

3. Explain the terms homothallic, heterothallic and anastomosis in relation to fungi.

(3 marks)

4. Explain the techniques used to isolate bacteria from the soil under the following
topics: media, equipment, procedure, and storage. (6 marks)

5. Explain the recent discoveries between Ricketsia and viruses in relations to

strategies for fighting HIV/AIDS (3 marks)

6. State any six (6) practical applications of algae. (6 marks)

7. Describe any three symbiotic relationships between algae and other

microorganisms. (3 marks)

8. Explain the techniques used to isolate fungi from a plant tissue mentioning:
media, equipment, procedure and storage. (6 marks)

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SECTION B (30 MARKS)

9. a) Describe the growth pattern of bacteria introduced into a rich media. (6 marks)

b) Discuss the practical applications of bacteria. (9 marks)

10. a) Discuss the recent classification of fungi. (6 marks)

b) Discuss practical applications of fungi. (9 marks)

11. a) Explain the life cycle of a virus. (8 marks)

b) Discuss the Baltimore classification of viruses. (7 marks)

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