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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 questions one and any other two questions
QUESTION ONE - (30 MARKS)
a) Describe any four vectors that can be used in recombinant DNA Technology.
(8 Marks)
b) Explain the methods used to insert a foreign DNA into a host cell. (6 Marks)
c) Define probiotic and outline characteristics of an ideal probiotic. (8 Marks)
d) Outline advantages of plant tissue culture. (8 Marks)
QUESTION TWO – (20 MARKS)
Discuss production and use of single cell proteins (SPCs) in food biotechnology. (20 Marks)
QUESTION THREE – (20 MARKS)
Outline the biochemistry of food fermentation and using examples, discuss benefits of fermented
foods. (20 Marks)
QUESTION FOUR – (20 MARKS)
Discuss application of recombinant DNA technology in agriculture. (20 Marks)

Iph2312:Microbiology Question Paper

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