DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.Sc. (Zoology) DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2018.
ANIMAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — x 8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE of the following.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Give a brief account on expression vectors and expression
systems.
2. Briefly explain the DNA finger printing technique.
3. Discuss about sterilization techniques and highlight its
significance.
4. Explain the methods of cell preservation.
5. What is vermiculture? Add a note on its merits over
synthetic fertilizers.
6. Give an account on the morphology of silkworm, larva
and pupa.
7. Write down the steps involved in synthesis of
recombinant insulin.
8. Explain briefly applications of informatics in biology.
Sub. Code
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DE-4173
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SP 5
SECTION B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR of the following.
All questions carry equal marks.
9. Give an outline on basic principles of genetic engineering.
Explain about the enzymes used in it.
10. Discuss in detail about the primary and established cell
lines. Give a brief note on growth characteristics of
transformed cells.
11. Write a general account on vermiculture. List out its
various applications.
12. Describe the stepwise process involved in silkworm
rearing up to the yield of commercial silk.
13. Give a detailed note on stem cells, its lineage, culture,
maintenance and applications.
14. Write an essay on protein modeling and phylogenetic
analysis.
15. Explain the molecular diagnostics for detection of tumors
and therapeutic approaches to cancer.