Bota 00225: Microbiology Question Paper
Bota 00225: Microbiology
Course:Certificate In Animal Health And Production
Institution: Chuka University question papers
Exam Year:2013
CHUKA
UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS
FIRST YEAR EXAMINATIONS FOR THE AWARD OF CERTIFICATE IN ANIMAL HEALTH AND PRODUCTION
BOTA 00225: MICROBIOLOGY
STREAMS: CERT (ANHE) YISI TIME: 2 HOURS
DAY/DATE: MONDAY 22/4/2013 2.30 PM – 4.30 PM
INSTRUCTIONS:
SECTION A: ANSWER ALL THE QUESTIONS
1. State the difference forms of rod shaped bacteria citing specific examples. [4 Marks]
2. Using illustrations, state the shapes of viral capsids and their functions. [4 Marks]
3. Outline the basic principles of algal classification. [5 Marks]
4. Give three functions of each of the following bacterial structures
(i) Capsule [3 Marks]
(ii) Cell membrane [3 Marks]
5. Draw and label the following sexual reproductive structures of fungi
(i) Perithecium [2 Marks]
(ii) Apothecium [2 Marks]
(iii) Cleistothecium [2 Marks]
6. List five salient features of the protozoa class sarcodina. [5 Marks]
SECTION B: ANSWER ANY TWO QUESTIONS
7. Discuss the applications of Microbiology in modern day life. [20 Marks]
8. Describe the role of microorganisms in agricultural systems. [20 Marks]
9. Write an essay on physical methods of Microbial control. [20 Marks]
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