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Code No: D109110303
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY HYDERABAD
M.Tech I Semester Regular Examinations March/April 2010
GENERAL & INDUSTRIAL MICROBIOLOGY
(BIOTECHNOLOGY)
Time: 3hours Max.Marks:60
Answer any five questions
All questions carry equal marks
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1. Write the principle and methods of preservation of industrially important

microorganisms.

2. Describe microbial diversity and discuss identification methods for

microorganisms.

3. Describe media based on physical characteristics, chemical characteristics and

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functional types. Give examples in each category.

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4. What techniques are used to improve the yield of product formed by an industrial
microorganism? What components or products of microorganisms have
commercial value?

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5. a. In what ways are enzymes derived from microbes used in commercial
processes?

the production of
(i) wine, W
b. What steps, other than the fermentation of sugar to alcohol, are associated with

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(ii)

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beer, and
(iii) distilled liquor.

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6. What is antimicrobial agent? Write in detail various chemical agents used for
controlling microorganisms in food plant along with their mode of action.

7. Give a detailed account of batch culture of microorganisms and microbial kinetics

in batch culture.

8. Name several foods that are prepared by microbial fermentation. Describe the role
of microorganisms in each example.

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