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M.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2018
Second Year
MICROBIOLOGY
Immunology and Cellular Microbiology
Time 3 Hours Maximum Marks 70
SECTION A × 6 30)
Answer any Five of the following
Q1) B cells
Q2) Macrophages
Q3) ELISA
Q4) Agglutination
Q5) Phagocytosis
Q6) Induced endocytosis
Q7) Bacterial Pheromones
Q8) Signal transduction in chemosynthesis
SECTION B × 10 40)
Answer all of the following
Q9) Describe innate and acquired immunity and their importance.
OR
Describe nature, structure and functions of Major histocompatability.
Q10) Explain the nature, types and functions of antigens and antibodies.
OR
Describe the general account of autoimmune diseases and their control.
Q11) Write an account on T complex transfer system in Agrobacterium tumefaciens.
OR
Describe the toxins acting on protein synthesis.
Q12) Explain cell signaling systems.
OR
Write an account on Apoptoxis and induction of apoptoxis by Microbes.