Theory - Model Question Paper Plant Biology and Plant Biotechnology
Semester VI - Paper XII - Plant Biotechnology

Time: Three hours
Maximum 100 marks

SECTION - A (10 x 3 = 30 marks)

Answer any TEN questions:

All questions carry equal marks.Each answer should not exceed 50 words.

Draw diagrams wherever necessary

SECTION - B (5 x 6 = 30 marks)

Answer any FIVE questions

All questions carry equal marks.Each answer should not exceed 200 words

Draw diagrams wherever necessary

13. describe the method of production of vaccine.

14. How tissue culture is important in the improvement of plants

15. List the steps involved in isolation of fresh water algae.

16. Explain briefly the culture media used for the cultivation of fungi

17. Describe the citric acid production using a microbes.

18. Give the account of scope of Biotechnology.

19. Give an account of Biofertilizers and their uses in agriculture.

SECTION - C (4 x 10 = 40 marks)

Answer any FOUR questions

All questions carry equal marks.Each answer should not exceed 500 words

Draw diagrams wherever necessary

20. Describe the chemical method used in the protoplast fusion

21. Describe any two enzymes produced from the microbes

22. Give the nutritional value of Spirulina.

23. Give an account of Ethanol production by Yeast

24. Write an essay on Biofertilizers and their use in agriculture.

25. Describe the biomass production.