Applied Microbiology Past Papers

[OBJECTIVE]

Subject: Applied Microbiology

Time Allowed: 15 Min

Total Marks: 10

NOTE: ATTEMPT THIS PAPER ON THIS QUESTION SHEET ONLY. Division of marks is given in front of each question. This Paper will be collected back after expiry of time limit mentioned above.

 

Part-I Encircle the correct option, each question carries equal marks. (05)

1. The susceptibility of a microbe to antibiotic and other chemotherapeutic agent can be determined by
A) Paper disk plate method
B) Tube dilution method
C) Streaking method
D) Both A and B
E) None ofthese
2. Which is most effective physical method to kill bacteria.
A) Dry heat
B) Moist heat
C) Refrigeration
D) Both A & B
E) None of these
3. The process in which dewatered sludge undergoes decomposition, usually within the thermophilic temperature range is termed as
A) Composting
B) Sludge digestion
C) Acid digestion
D) None of these
4. During BIOFILM formation, specific adhesion is formed by means of:
A) Starch
B) Water channels
C) Lectins
D) Proteins
E) None of these
5. _________ technique improves the recovery of metals from an ore
A) Adsorption
B) Commensalism
C) Bioremediation
D) Bioleaching
E) None of these
6. The term antibiosis was first defined by _____________ in 1889
A) Vuillemin
B) Paul Ehrlich
C) Tyndall
D) None of these.

[SUBJECTIVE]

Subject: Applied Microbiology

Time Allowed: 2 Hour 45 Min

Total Marks: 50

NOTE: ATTEMPT THIS (SUBJECTIVE) ON THE SEPARATE ANSWER SHEET PROVIDED

 

Part-II Give short answers, each question carries equal marks. (20)

Q#1: Write the names of bacteria involved in food and water born infection.

Q#2: What is meant by microbial spoilage of food? Briefly discuss

Q#3: Write general scheme for detection of microorganism of food.

Q#4: What is meant by antibiotic? Write the name of four antibiotics.

Q#5: Differentiate between endotoxin and exotoxin.

Q#6: Write briefly about antibodies,

Q#7: What is chemotherapeutic agent? Give examples.

Q#8: How alcohol kill the microorganism.

Q#9: Discuss rate of death of microorganism.

Q#10: Briefly write about human therapy.

 

Part-III Give detailed answers, each question carries equal marks. (30)

Q#1: Write brief note on the following

  1. Role of microorganism in mining.
  2. Mode of action of formaline and heavy metals to control the microorganisms.

¢. Complementary system

  1. Drug resistance

Q#2: Write a detail note on types of hypersensitivity.