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MODEL QUESTION PAPER
M.Sc. Microbiology
1st Semester
PAPER-1: MB 101: GENERAL MICROBIOLOGY
Time: Three hours Maximum: 85 marks

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Answer ALL questions.
1. Write short notes on any FIVE of the following: 5 X 5 = 25 marks.
(a) Write the contributions of Pasteur and Beijerink.
(b) Explain briefluy the structure and functions of bacterial cellwall.
(c) Briefly explain the concept of containment facility.
(d) Write a commonly used method for isolation of pure culture of bacterium.
(e) Distinguish between continuous and synchronous cultures.
(f) Distinguish between bacteria and mycoplasmas.
(g) Give a brief account of slime molds.
(h) Briefly explain the morphological features protozoa.

UNIT-1
2. (a) Discuss the kingdoms of organisms and phylogenetic tree.
(15)
Or
(b) Explain the importance of Beragy”s Mannual in bacterial taxonomy.

UNIT II
3. (a) Write the special staining techniques for microscopic identification of Microorganisms.
(15)
Or
(b) Explain the importance of selective, differential and maintenance Microbiology.

UNIT III
4. (a) Describe the reproduction and spore formation in bacteria.
(15)
Or
(b) Explain the biochemical methods for measurement of microbial growth.

UNIT IV
5. (a) Discuss the economic importance of fungi with examples.
(15)
Or
(b) Write on outline classification of algae by Fritsch.

General Guidelines:
1. Q1 consists 2 short note questions should be given from each unit. 4 units X 2 = 8
short note questions carries each question 5 marks. 5 X 5 = 25 marks.
2. Q2 to Q5, all are essay type questions only. No short type and long type answers.
2 essay type questions from each unit with internal choice. Q2, Q3, Q4 and Q5 covers
the syllabi from units 1, 2, 3 and 4 respectively i.e. both the essay questions in Q2
must be given from unit-1. Similarly Q3 from unit 2, Q4 from unit 3 and Q5 from
unit 4 respectively. Each essay question carries 15 marks (Q2 to Q5) ? 4 questions
x 15 marks = 60 marks. Totally 25 + 60 = 85 marks.
3. Examiners should strictly adhere to these instructions.
Abbreviations: Q1 = Question-1: Q2 = Question-2: Q3 = Question-3: Q4 = Question-4