Download PTU B.Tech 2021 Jan BT-Biotechnology 3rd Sem 76946 Foundations Of Biotechnology Question Paper

Roll No. _________________________ Total No. of Pages : 02

Total No. of Questions: 18

B.Tech. (BT) (2018 Batch) (Sem.-3)

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FOUNDATIONS OF BIOTECHNOLOGY

Subject Code: BTBT302-18

M.Code : 76946

Time : 3 Hrs. Max. Marks : 60

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES :

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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 have to attempt any FOUR questions.
3. SECTION-C contains THREE questions carrying TEN marks each and students have to attempt any TWO questions.

SECTION-A

Answer briefly :

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1. What is a recombinant DNA vaccine? Give two examples.
2. What is meant by the term bio-pesticide?
3. What is gene therapy?
4. What is biological nitrogen fixation? Highlight its importance.
5. Highlight the differences between classical and modern biotechnology.

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6. What do you mean by alcoholic beverage? How many types of beverages are available in the market?
7. What is protein engineering? Cite a suitable example.
8. Define a biopharmaceutical.
9. Which technique is used for the separation and isolation of sub-cellular organelles and why?
10. What are the main enzymes used in bakery industry? Briefly highlight their roles.

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SECTION-B

11. Briefly discuss Thin layer chromatography and its applications in biotechnology.
12. Define Biosafety & its requirement in laboratory.
13. Discuss the different biosafety levels while handling microorganisms.
14. Discuss applications of animal tissue culture.

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15. Explain different types of bioremediation processes with suitable examples.

SECTION-C

16. Discuss the importance of algae with reference to use as food, feed and fuel.
17. Discuss the role of bacteria and fungi in bioremediation.
18. Microbes play a significant role in symbiotic nitrogen fixation. Justify the statement.

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