N A L A N D A O P E N U N I V E R S I T Y
M.Sc. Botany, Part-I
PAPER-II
(Microbiology and Diversity of Fungi)
Annual Examination, 2017
Time 3 Hours. Full Marks 80
Answer Five Questions in all, selecting at least Two Questions from each group.
All questions carry equal marks.
GROUP
1. Give an account of structure and reproduction of Bacteriophage.
2. What is a Plasmid Mention its significance in recombinant DNA research.
3. What is a culture media What are the types of culture media. Describe method of preparation of a
synthetic culture media.
4. Write an essay on Industrial importance of Bacteria.
5. Write short notes on any Two of the following
Contributions of Louis Pasteur
Role of Bacteria in Nitrogen fixation
Bacterial reproduction
Characteristics of Mycoplasma
GROUP
6. Write methods of cultivation of Mushroom.
7. Describe role of Fungi in Industries.
8. Write in detail regarding method of sexual reproduction in Fungi.
9. Describe life cycle of Fungus Puccinia graminis
10. Write short notes on any Two of the following
Parasexuality and its significance
Mycotoxins
Sex hormone in Fungi