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 2''ND ''TRIMESTER 2012(EVENING) EXAMINATIONS
SCHOOL : MEDICINE & HEALTH SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT : MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES
UNIT CODE : MBIO 205
UNIT TITLE : ADVANCED MICROBIOLOGY
TIME : 3HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS: Answer ALL Questions in Section A and any TWO in Section B
SECTION A
QUESTION ONE
Describe the features of gram negative cell wall. (3marks)
QUESTION TWO
Differentiate between the flagella and pilli. (3marks)
QUESTION THREE
Differentiate between the plasmid and transposon. (3marks)
QUESTION FOUR
Describe the types of molecular changes that can lead to mutations. (3marks)
QUESTION FIVE
Describe the growth cycle of bacteria. (3marks)
QUESTION SIX
Differentiate conjugation from transformation. (3marks)
QUESTION SEVEN
Discuss the normal flora of the intestinal tract. (4marks)
QUESTION EIGHT
Antibiotics must have selective toxicity for the microbe. Discuss. (4marks)
QUESTION NINE
Describe inhibition of protein synthesis and nucleis acid synthesis by antibacterial agents. (4marks)
SECTION B
QUESTION TEN
Discuss the physical and environmental requirements for microbial growth, use diagrams where appropriate. (20marks)
QUESTION ELEVEN
a) Discuss the general characteristics of a prokaryotic organism. (10marks)
b) Describe the replication process of animal viruses. (10marks)
QUESTION TWELVE
a) Describe TWO gram positive and TWO gram negative exoloxins.(12marks)
b) Describe the biological effects of endotoxin. (8marks)
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