Mbio 205:Advanced Microbiology Question Paper
Mbio 205:Advanced Microbiology
Course:Medical Laboratory
Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers
Exam Year:2012
KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 1''st ''TRIMESTER 2012 EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT : PURE & APPLIED SCIENCES
UNIT CODE : MBIO 205
UNIT TITLE : ADVANCED MICROBIOLOGY
TIME : 2 HOURS
Instructions: Answer ALL questions in SECTION A and any TWO from SECTION B.
SECTION A
Question One
Briefly explain the importance of microbiology.
(4 Marks)
Differentiate between gram negative and gram positive cell walls.
(4 Marks)
Explain the meaning of:
(4 Marks)
Psychophiles
Thermophiles
Explain the properties of plasmids.
(4 Marks)
Explain the meaning of the following:
(4 Marks)
Expression cloning
Western blotting
Differentiate between anabolism and catabolism.
(4 Marks)
Describe the symptoms associated with the following.
(4 Marks)
Escherichia coli poisoning
Salmonella poisoning
State the structure and uses of fimbriae.
(2 Marks)
SECTION B (40 MARKS)
Answer any TWO Questions.
Question One
Discuss in detail the bacterial morphology. (20 Marks)
Question Two
Define molecular biology and discuss the techniques used in molecular biology.
(20 Marks)
Question Three
Discuss the following:
Regulation of gene expression in prokaryotes.
(10 Marks)
(ii) Levels of regulation in prokaryotes. (10 Marks)
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