Download PTU B.Tech 2020 March Biotechnology 4th Sem BTBT 402 Industrial Microbiology Question Paper

Download PTU (I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University Jalandhar (IKGPTU) ) BE/BTech Bio-Technology (Biotechnology Engineering) 2020 March 4th Sem BTBT 402 Industrial Microbiology Previous Question Paper

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Roll No. Total No. of Pages : 02
Total No. of Questions : 09
B.Tech. (BT) (2012 to 2017) (Sem.?4)
INDUSTRIAL MICROBIOLOGY
Subject Code : BTBT-402
M.Code : 55085
Time : 3 Hrs. Max. Marks : 60
INSTRUCTION TO CANDIDATES :
1. SECTION-A is COMPULSORY consisting of TEN questions carrying TWO marks
each.
2. SECTION-B contains FIVE questions carrying FIVE marks each and students
has to attempt any FOUR questions.
3. SECTION-C contains THREE questions carrying TEN marks each and students
has to attempt any TWO questions.

SECTION-A
1. Write briefly :
a. MPN technique
b. Prototroph
c. Amylase
d. Biohydrogen
e. Saccharomyces cerevisiae
f. Prebiotics
g. Lager and ales beer
h. Cheese
i. Lactobacillus sp.
j. Bacteriocin
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1 | M-55085 (S2)-1853
Roll No. Total No. of Pages : 02
Total No. of Questions : 09
B.Tech. (BT) (2012 to 2017) (Sem.?4)
INDUSTRIAL MICROBIOLOGY
Subject Code : BTBT-402
M.Code : 55085
Time : 3 Hrs. Max. Marks : 60
INSTRUCTION TO CANDIDATES :
1. SECTION-A is COMPULSORY consisting of TEN questions carrying TWO marks
each.
2. SECTION-B contains FIVE questions carrying FIVE marks each and students
has to attempt any FOUR questions.
3. SECTION-C contains THREE questions carrying TEN marks each and students
has to attempt any TWO questions.

SECTION-A
1. Write briefly :
a. MPN technique
b. Prototroph
c. Amylase
d. Biohydrogen
e. Saccharomyces cerevisiae
f. Prebiotics
g. Lager and ales beer
h. Cheese
i. Lactobacillus sp.
j. Bacteriocin
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SECTION-B
2. Describe method of enumeration and isolation of microbes from soil. How will you
isolate cellulose degrading bacteria from soil?
3. Differentiate between chemical fertilizers and biofertilizers. Explain with suitable
examples.
4. What are different stages of organic matter decomposition? How you can assess
biodegradation and which microbes plays an important role?
5. Give an account of industrial enzymes that are produced by microorganisms and their
applications.
6. Which microbes are sources of SCP? Explain the process of their mass production.

SECTION-C
7. What do you understand by solid and submerged fermentation? Explain the process of
fermentative production of beer and whisky.
8. Give detail account of production of antibiotics and vaccine. Explain their applications.
9. Explain the role of different microorganisms and the process involved in production of
various daily products.







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