Microbiology - Microbial Physiology & Metabolism-1, Download PDF Question Paper 2021 for B.Sc., B.A 1st Semester Previous years Examination.

B.A., B.Sc. (General)-1st Semester

Microbiology - Microbial Physiology & Metabolism-1

Time allowed: 3 Hours] [Max. Marks: 30

NOTE: Attempt five questions in all, including Question No. I which is compulsory selecting one question from each Unit

I. Explain the following: -

(a) Active Site 

(b) Operon

(c) Complex media 

(d) Nomenclature for Hydrolases 

(e) Fermentation

(f) Hfr

UNIT-I 

II. Define: 

(a) Chemostat and Turbidostat 

(b) Selective Media

III. Explain the physical requirements for microbial growth.

UNIT - II 

IV. Explain various factors affecting enzyme activity.

V. (a) Explain allosleric control of enzymes 

(b) Enzyme nomenclature

UNIT -III 

VI. Explain the process of Pentore phosphate pathway in detail.

VII. Explain metabolic reactions in tricarboxylic acid cycle and their significance.

UNIT – IV

VIII. Explain tryptophan operon concept in detail.

IX. Write note on: - 

(a) Bacterial transformation 

(b) Specialized transduction