BSc Biotechnology Sem IV 2018 19 Apr 2018-19 BIOTECH ENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGY Question Paper - Mumbai University | munotes

Questions asked in this paper

• 1. Attempt all questions

1. Q2 All questions carry equal marks
2. Q4 Use of log tables and non-programmable calculator is allowed
3. Q5 and attempt A and B OR C and D directed:(Any fifteen) 15
4. Q1 What is Sheet erosion?
5. Q2 What is Hazardous waste?
6. Q3 State true or false: Dioxin is. the carcinogenic by-product of plastic
7. Q4 Define Photochemical smog
8. Q5 Give one example of particulate air pollution
9. Q6 Fill in the blank: pollution is a resultant effect of pollutants coming from specific point or location
10. Q7 What are SOx?
11. Q8 State the full form of IPCC
12. Q9 Name any one greenhouse gases which damage the stratospheric ozone layer in the blank: Two major mechanisms for living entities to overcome are and sequestration
13. Q11 State any one adaptation strategy that could be used to deal with climate change in dry and sub-humid land?
14. Q12 What is Antarctic Ozone hole? 13 Fill in the blank: When fluorine, chlorine or bromine attach to carbon they form a group of compounds called 14 Fill in the. blank: Inside. increase in chlorine monoxide correlates to decrease in 15 Give one difference between Biostimulation and Bioaugmentation 16 Give an example of plant used in bioremediation 17 Give one word for: It is accessibility of the contaminant/pollutant to the State true or false Phytoextraction is defined as the uptake and degradation of
15. Q19 What do you mean by preliminary assessment in bioremediation?
16. Q20 Give an example of plant used in bioremediation
17. Q2 A “Biological treatment methods are effective in treating even low concentration of contamination in air.” Justify 8 marks
18. Q2 B_ Define water pollution? Explain types of water pollution. 7 marks
19. Q2 C_ Explain the steps involved in water quality assessment. 8 marks
20. Q2 D_ What is Eutrophication? Enlist the measures to control eutrophication. 7 marks
21. Q3 What is greenhouse effect? Explain briefly. Give the significance of Kyoto protocol with respect to climate change Describe the mechanism which can be adopted to overcome climate change. 08 Elaborate on Chloroflurocarbon family, its production and uses. 07 8 marks
22. Q4 A_ Give a brief account on technique of In-situ bioremediation with suitable How would you monitor efficacy of bioremediation? 07 8 marks
23. Q4 C_ Give a brief account on technique of Ex-situ bioremediation with suitable Discuss phytoremediation methods to remove metal pollutant. 07 8 marks
24. Q5 Short notes on any three of the following: 15 marks
    • a. Soil erosion Effects of global warming
    • e. Measurement of bioremediation in field

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