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Iph2312:Microbiology Question Paper

Iph2312:Microbiology

Course:Bachelor Of Science In Public Health

Institution: Meru University Of Science And Technology question papers

Exam Year:2010

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer question one and any other two questions
QUESTION ONE – 30 MARKS
a. i. Briefly define the term “microbiology” and cite the characteristics of micro-organisms.
(5 Marks)
ii. Briefly explain the classification of micro-organisms citing the major taxonomic groups.
(5 Marks)
b. Define the following terminologies:
i. Culture medium (2 Marks)
ii. Colony (2 Marks)
iii. Culture (2 Marks)
iv. Saprophytes (2 Marks)
v. Bacteriophages (2 Marks)
c. i. State the differences between gram positive and gram negative bacteria. (5 Marks)
ii. Briefly describe the procedure for gram staining. (5 Marks)
QUESTION TWO – 20 MARKS
Giving relevant examples, discuss the history of microbiology. (20 Marks)
QUESTION THREE – 20 MARKS
a. Discuss microscopy under the following sub-heading:
i. Types of microscopes (5 Marks)
ii. Parts of the microscopes and their functions. (5 Marks)
b. Discuss using illustrations, the various bacterial morphologies/shapes when viewed under the
microscope. (10 Marks)
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QUESTION FOUR – 20 MARKS
a. Discuss asexual and sexual reproduction in fungi. (10 Marks)
b. Discuss the life cycle of zygomycetes/bread mould (10 Marks)

Iph2312:Microbiology Question Paper

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