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Bota 131: Microbiology.  Question Paper

Bota 131: Microbiology.  

Course:Microbiology

Institution: Kisii University question papers

Exam Year:2017



instructions
1. Do not write anything on this question paper.
2. Answer question one and any three questions.
QUESTION ONE.
a) What are the major contributions of Luis Pasteur in microbiology? (6mks)

b) Differentiate between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.(4mks)

c) Discuss three economic importance of bacteria (6mks)

d) By giving examples, differentiate between Abiogenesis and Biogenesis (2mks)

e) Define fermentation process (1mk)

f) Mention TWO Micro-organism involved in the fermentation process (2mks)

g) Outline characteristics pf viruses (6mks)

h) By giving examples, list TWO sanitation control programmes for pathogenic microbes (2mks)

i) Briefly explain the role of microbes in Agriculture(7mks)

j) Explain culturing techniques in microbiology.(4mks)

QUESTION TWO.
Briefly elaborate on the role of microbe in biotechnology (10mks)

QUESTION THREE.

discuss the emerging disease and interventions (10mks)

QUESTION FOUR

Discuss the industrial process of microbial fermentation(10mks)

QUESTION FIVE.

Explain the economic importance of bacteria and fungi (10mks)




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