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Biol 425: Biotechnology &Amp; Development Question Paper

Biol 425: Biotechnology &Amp; Development

Course:Pure & Applied Sciences

Institution: Kenya Methodist University question papers

Exam Year:2012

KENYA METHODIST UNIVERSITY
END OF 1''st ''TRIMESTER 2012 EXAMINATIONS
FACULTY : SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
DEPARTMENT : PURE & APPLIED SCIENCES
UNIT CODE : BIOL 425
UNIT TITLE : BIOTECHNOLOGY & DEVELOPMENT
TIME : 2 HOURS

Instructions: Answer ALL questions in SECTION A and any TWO from SECTION B.
SECTION A
Question One
Modern biotechnology is based upon THREE major developments. Name Them. (3 Marks)
Question Two
Name THREE benefits of micropropagation. (3 Marks)
Question Three
Describe the concept of somaclonol variations in plants. (3 Marks)
Question Four
Write the following in full.
ORI
YaC or YAC
HGP
BAC
(6 Marks)
Question Five
Briefly describe the following terms as used in Biotechnology:
Recombinent DNA Technology
Genome
Vector
Chimera
DNA Sequensing
(10 Marks)
Question Six
Describe the FIVE steps involved in the micropropagation of plants (cloning plants). (5 Marks)
SECTION B
Answer any TWO Questions.
Question One
With insulin as an example discuss the process and application of gene cloning in medicine. (20 Marks)
Question Two
Discuss the science and technology and the applications of monuclonal antibodies technology. (20 Marks)
Question Three
Propose the technological pathways that you would use as a scientist to amplify a minute quantity of DNA and produce large quantities of the same.
(20 Marks)
Question Four
With examples discuss how biotechnology has been use and can be used in crop production and agriculture. (20 Marks)

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