Universal Science College

(B. Sc. Biochemistry)

Fifth Semester 2004
Internal Examination Full Marks: 100
Subject: Biol 312 (Microbiology) Pass Marks: 45
Date: Feb 3, 2005 Time: 3 hours
Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words as far as practicable. The figure in the
margin indicates full marks.
Group A
Long Questions (Any three ) ×14 = 42)
(3×

1. What are the modes of cell divisions in bacteria? Describe the various techniques applied for the
quantitative measurement of bacterial growth.
2. Define the importance of fungi. Illustrate the various modes of reproduction in fungi.
3. What do you mean by Bergey’s Manual of Systematic Bacteriology? Discuss the various
characteristics of section “Rickettsias and Chlamydias”.
4. Describe the structure and composition of virus. How viruses multiply within their host?
Group - B

Short Questions: (Any six) ×7 = 42)

(6×
1. Classify the bacteria according to nutritional types.
2. Explain the Growth curve of bacteria.
3. Describe anoxygenic phototrophic bacteria.
4. Write short notes on Archaeobacteria.
5. Describe Phenol-coefficient test.
6. Describe the characteristics of an ideal chemical agent that have antimicrobial property.
7. Discuss the asexual and sexual modes of reproduction in Protozoa.
8. List out the characteristics of algae.

Group – C
Write short notes on: (Any eight) ×8 = 16)
(2×

1. Selective media
2. Exospore
3. Cilia
4. Nocardioforms
5. Vibrio cholerae
6. Gliding bacteria
7. Coenocytic hyphae
8. Oogamy
9. Hyperparasitism
10. Minimum inhibitory concentration
11. Bacteriophages
12. Antimicrobial activity of alcohol