BSc Biotechnology Sem I 2023 2024 Dec 2024 FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOTECHNOLOGY I Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

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• 8 1. Attempt all questions

1. Q2 All questions carry equal marks
2. Q4 For Q 2, Q3 and Q 4 attempt A and B OR C and D directed (Any fifteen) 15 Give any two examples of traditional fermented foods What is a lime water test?
3. Q3 Who is Karl Ereky?
4. Q4 Enlist biotic and abiotic factors of the environment in Environmental Define Animal biotechnology
5. Q6 True or false : Green Biotechnology is also known as Pharmaceutical
6. Q1 Full form of UNIDO is
7. Q8 From the following select the primary aim behind creating the Flavr Savr
   • a) To increase vitamin content b) To improve taste and flavor
   • c) To reduce pesticide use d) To extend shelf life
8. Q9 In BT is the primary target?
   • c) Thrips d) Whiteflies
9. Q10 What is the characteristic that gives Golden Rice its yellow-orange color?
   • d) High levels of antioxidants Select from the ‘he appropriate signiticauce of producing antibodies in plants via molecular farming
   • a) It leads to increased crop yields
   • b) It reduces the need for water and sunlight
   • c) It allows for the cost-effective production of therapeutic proteins
   • d) It improves soil fertility
10. Q12 BT Cotton “T” stands for From the following name the organism that is commonly used in the production of human insulin through recombinant DNA technology
    • a) E. coli bacteria
    • d) Spirogyra algae What is the trophophase equivalent to in terms of growth curve phases?
11. Q15 Role of enzymes in fermentation:
    • a) Energy production b) Catalysts for biochemical reactions
    • c) Structural support d) Storage of genetic information
12. Q16 Water and are two of the most common end-products of
    • a) Oxygen b) Methane
13. Q17 Fhe device used to introduce air or oxygen into the fermentation broth is
    • a) Bioreactor b) Sparger
    • c) Inoculum d) Baffle
14. Q18 Define Fermentor
15. Q19 Acidity in fermentations usually arises from microbial activity. State whether True or False
16. Q20 Corn steep liquor and molasses are examples of raw materials that are not waste products from the starch and sugar industries. State whether True or
17. Q2 A What is Modern Biotechnology? Explain in detail. 8 marks
18. Q2 B What do you understand by Biotechnology in india’? Discuss private and Give an account of Red biotechnology. 08 7 marks
19. Q2 D Explain Environmental Biotechnology in detail
20. Q3 A What scientific processes or techniques were involved in creating Golden Explain how genetic engineering is employed to produce human insulin 8 marks
21. Q3 C What specific trait did FLAVR SAVR tomatoes possess that made them unique and exp!ain their procedure of productio1 0.3D_ Exolain the concept of ising plants as bioreactor for antivody production 8 marks
22. Q4 A_ Discuss the role of different nutrient components in fermentation media. 8 marks
23. Q4 B_ Explain a typical process of Ethanol production. Elaborate on Secondary Screening. 08 7 marks
24. Q4 D_ Explain industrial production of Penicillin by fermentation. 7 marks
25. Q5 Write Short notes on any three of the following 15 marks
    • a. Ban on genetic food
    • b. Achievement of biotechnology
    • d. Methods to measure dissolved oxygen in a fermenter

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