M.Sc. (Semester (CBCS) Examination Nov/Dec-2018
Microbiology
CYTOLOGY TAXONOMY OF MICROORGANISMS
Time: 2½ Hours Max. Marks: 70
Instructions: All questions are compulsory.
Figures to the right indicate full marks.
Q.1 Rewrite the sentences by choosing correct answer from given alternatives: 14
Cephaleoures is a green algae.
Epiphytic Parasitic
Fresh water Colorless
According to Bergey's Manual of systemic Bacteriology, prokaryotes that lacks
cell wall belongs to the group
Gracilicutes Firmicutes
Tenericutes Mendosocutes
True bacteria belongs to
Archaea Photobacteria
Eucaryo Eubacteria
The term Actinomycetes was coined by
Harz Pasteur
Lederberg Waksman
Gram negative bacteria lose crystal violet due to cell wall
More lipid Thinner
Less lipid Bi layer
Motility of bacteria is character used in Taxonomy.
Cultural Serological
Biochemical Morphological
The amino acid found only in bacteria and blue green algae is
Diaminopimilic acid Methionine
Glutamic acid Aspartic acid
are considered link between bacteria and virus.
Spirochaetes Mycoplasmas
Actinomycetes Fungi
Surface appendage of bacteria meant for cell to cell attachment during
conjugation is
Flagella Cilia
Pili Spinae
10) In binomial nomenclature, second name represents
Species Genus
Class Family
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11) Mycorrhiza is symbiotic association between Plant roots and
Rhizobia Fungi
Algae Azotobacter
12) Glycerol Aspergine agar is used for cultivation of
Fungi Algae
Rickettsia Actinomycetes
13) Unilamellate thylakoids are found in
Euglena Yeast
Chlamydomonas Nostoc
14) The wetting property of bacteria depends on distribution of
Lipids Carbohydrates
Proteins Peptidoglycan
Q.2 Answer the following (Any
1. Define cell cycle
2. Give the examples of Microalgae
3. Define Taxonomy
4. Give the examples of antibiotic producing Actinomycetes.
5. Give the examples of pathogenic Fungi.
08
Write notes on (Any
1. Chemotaxonomy
2. Classification of Chlamydia
3. Structure of Fungi
06
Q.3 Answer the following (Any
1. Give the general characteristics of Mycoplasmas.
2. Give the principles of Bacterial nomenclature.
3. Describe the numerical taxonomy.
08
Answer the following (Any
1. Give the outline for classification of prokaryotes.
2. Describe the general characteristics and molecular architecture of
Cyanobacteria.
06
Q.4 Answer the following (Any
1. Describe the cell division, cell cycle and differentiation of Bacillus.
2. Give the outline for classification of Actinomycetes.
3. Describe the general characteristics of Lichens and Mycorrhizae.
10
Answer the following (Any
1. Describe the phylogenic and serological methods used in classification.
2. Describe cell division and differentiation in Azotobacter.
04
Q.5 Answer the following (Any Two) 14
Describe in detail general characteristics and outline of classification of Fungi.
Describe in detail general characteristics and molecular architecture
Rickettsias and Chlamydia.
Give an account on Surface properties of bacteria and its significance.