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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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