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……………………………] [AMB 103]

SRI SRI UNIVERSITY

[B. SC. (AGRICULTURE)] [2nd SEMESTER EXAM]
[ AMB 103]: [AGRICULTURAL MICROBIOLOGY]
Time – 3 Hrs Full Marks – 50
(All Questions are compulsory. Section A carries 10 Marks and Section B carries
40 Marks)

SECTION – A
1. Answer the following question in brief (5 × 2 = 10 Marks)
a) Microbiology has a great role in curving the present
scenario. Justify
b) Differentiate between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell.
c) Describe Koch’s postulate and what led to the formation
of the laws.
d) Growth phase of bacteria with suitable diagram
e) Describe the role of microorganisms in industries
SECTION-B
All questions carry equal marks (10 marks each)
2. Describe the following:
a. Two microorganisms which have created havoc in the
present scenario
b. Differentiate between:
I. Biofertilizers and biopesticides
II. Pasteurization and Tyndallization
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With the discovery of microbial life, the concept of abiogenesis
versus biogenesis emerged. Explain with supporting theories.
3. Explain the different classification of bacteria and describe the
different components of bacterial cell with suitable diagram.
OR
a) Explain the asexual method of reproduction in bacteria
b) Describe the different methods of recombination in
bacteria.
4. Even though Nitrogen is an essential component of our life, they
are not consumed directly by us. Describe the entire cycle how
it enters the food chain and returns back to the atmosphere with
suitable diagram
OR
Write in details about the identification of microbes giving
emphasis on the Kingdom classification.
5. Describe in details
a. Phosphorus Cycle with suitable diagram
b. Define Biological Nitrogen fixation and describe the
different stages in root nodule formation with suitable
diagram.

OR
a) Define biopesticides and describe its classification with suitable
example and mode of action
b) Define biofertilizers and describes its classification with suitable
example