BSc Biotechnology Sem I 2017 18 2017-18 Biotech Biotechnology I Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

Questions asked in this paper

• 1. Attempt all questions

1. Q2 All questions carry equal marks
2. Q4 For Q 2,Q 3 and Q 4 attempt A and B OR C and D
3. Q1 Do as directed: (Any fifteen) 15 marks
4. Q1 Name one biotechnology company of Indian origin
5. Q2 Name one rDNA product meant for human therapeutic use
6. Q3 State true or false. Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin
7. Q4 Explain the term Biotechnology
8. Q5 Name any one Centre of Excellence in Biotechnology, established by the Government of India
9. Q6 What is Green Biotechnology?
10. Q7 Name any one traditional fermented product
11. Q8 What is meant by “GM food’?
12. Q9 Name a bacterium used for plant transgenesis
13. Q10 State true or false: Cry protein disrupts the digestive process in insects
14. Q11 Name a company involved in producing ‘Bt crops’
15. Q12 Name a virus used for transfer of transgene to plants
16. Q13 State the significance of GM tomato
17. Q14 Give significance of molecular Pharming
18. Q15 What is food rheology?
19. Q16 Which is the starter culture used in production of ethanol
20. Q17 Give an example of a fungus used in fermentation technology
21. Q18 Write any one Stage of vinegar production
22. Q19 Name any one method of food processing
23. Q20 What is fermentation technology?
    • Q. P. Code: 20668
24. Q2 A Discuss the policy initiatives taken by the Government of India to boost the growth of Biotechnology in the country 8 marks
25. Q2 B Discuss Scope of Biotechnology. 7 marks
26. Q2 C Explain what is traditional Biotechnology with respect to modern 8 marks
27. Q2 D Illustrate the interdisciplinary nature of Biotechnology with the help of a 7 marks
28. Q3 A Discuss: edible vaccines and plantibodies. 8 marks
29. Q3 B Elaborate on ‘Intellectual Property Rights’. 7 marks
30. Q3 C Discuss: Bt cotton. 8 marks
31. Q3 D Elaborate on transgenic plant genetically engineered to synthesize of beta 7 marks
32. Q4 A Using Fermentation technology, Schematically describe production of 8 marks
33. Q4 B Discuss applications of Biotechnology in improvement of food quality. 7 marks
34. Q4 C Using Fermentation technology, Schematically describe production of any one enzyme studied by you 8 marks
35. Q4 D Discuss the role of microorganisms in food production. 7 marks
36. Q5 Write Short notes on: (Any Three) 15 marks
    • a. Plant Biotechnology
    • b. Public perception of Biotechnology
    • d. Ethical issues associated with GM technology Causes of Food Deterioration

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