Download PTU (Punjab Technical University) B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology) / BE (Bachelor of Engineering) 2021 January BT-Biotechnology 3rd Sem 76946 Foundations Of Biotechnology Previous Question Paper
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Total No. of Questions : 18
B.Tech. (BT) (2018 Batch) (Sem.?3)
FOUNDATIONS OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
Subject Code : BTBT302-18
M.Code : 76946
Time : 3 Hrs. Max. Marks : 60
INST RUCT IONS T O CANDIDAT ES :
1 .
SECT ION-A is COMPULSORY cons is ting of TEN questions carrying TWO marks
each.
2 .
SECT ION-B c ontains F IVE questions c arrying FIVE marks eac h and s tud ents
have to atte mpt any FOUR q ues tions.
3 .
SECT ION-C contains THREE questions carrying T EN marks e ach and s tudents
have to atte mpt any T WO questio ns.
SECTION-A
Answer briefly :
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.
6.
What do you mean by an 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.
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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