DISTANCE EDUCATION
M.Sc. (Zoology) DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2017.
ANIMAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
Time Three hours Maximum 100 marks
SECTION A — x8 40 marks)
Answer any FIVE questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
1. Explain Human Genome Project.
2. Define genetic diversity. Briefly explain RFLP and
RAPD.
3. What is cell culture? Write notes on any two culture
methods.
4. Distinguish between natural and synthetic media.
5. How will you justify the saying "Earthworms are farmer's
best friends". Highlight your justification with respect to
its ecological role and economic importance.
6. Explain the life cycle of Bombyx mori.
7. Write down the steps involved in synthesis of
recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rtPA).
8. Give an account on data mining.
Sub. Code
24
DE-3061
2
WK 16
SECTION B — × 15 60 marks)
Answer any FOUR questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
9. Discuss in detail about the vectors used in genetic
engineering.
10. Describe about bioreactors and scaling up technologies in
cell culture.
11. Explain the method involved in vermiculture. Mention its
merits and demerits.
12. Give a detailed account on mulberry cultivation. Add a
note on mulberry varieties available in Tamil Nadu.
13. Explain gene therapy ex vivo and in vivo.
14. Describe the protein structure analysis and primer
designing.
15. Write the overall procedure of PCR. Signify its role in
genetic engineering.