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BG406 Biotechnology Paper 1 Examination, National University of Ireland, Galway, 2009-2010, Exams of Biotechnology

A past examination paper from the national university of ireland, galway, for the biotechnology module (bg406) in the academic year 2009-2010. The paper consists of three hours duration, and students are required to answer questions from three topics, choosing at least one from each section. The topics cover various aspects of biotechnology, including protein structure and function, membrane and dna binding proteins, rate enhancements in biological catalysis, achieving and maintaining asepsis in bioprocessors, and the role of chemostats in research and industrial bioprocesses.

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Ollscoil na hÉireann, Gaillimh
GX_____
National University of Ireland, Galway
Semester II Examinations, 2009/2010
4BY2
Exam(s)
BG406 Biotechnology Paper 1
Module Code(s)
BG406
Module(s)
Biotechnology Paper 1
Paper No.
Repeat Paper
Special Paper
External Examiner(s)
Prof. M. J. R. Stark
Internal Examiner(s)
Dr. J. Donlon, Dr A. Flaus, Dr G. Fleming
Instructions
:
Write on
three
o
f the following topics, choosing
at least one from each
section
. Please start each answer with a new answer book and clearly
indicate the number on the front.
Duration
3 hrs
No. of Answer books
3
Requirements
:
Handout
MCQ
Statistical Tables
Graph Paper
Log Graph Paper
Other Material
No. of Pages
2
Department(s)
Biochemistry
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Ollscoil na hÉireann, Gaillimh GX_____

National University of Ireland, Galway

Semester II Examinations, 2009/

Exam Code(s) 4BY Exam(s) BG406 Biotechnology Paper 1 Module Code(s) BG Module(s) Biotechnology Paper 1 Paper No. Repeat Paper Special Paper External Examiner(s) Prof. M. J. R. Stark Internal Examiner(s) Dr. J. Donlon, Dr A. Flaus, Dr G. Fleming

Instructions: Write on^ three^ of the following topics, choosing^ at least one from each

section. Please start each answer with a new answer book and clearly indicate the number on the front. Duration 3 hrs No. of Answer books 3 Requirements : Handout MCQ Statistical Tables Graph Paper Log Graph Paper Other Material No. of Pages 2 Department(s) Biochemistry

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NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND, GALWAY

Ollscoil na hÉireann, Gaillimh

2009 - 10 B.Sc. Honours Degree Examination

BIOTECHNOLOGY

BG406 Biotechnology Paper 1

External Examiner: Prof. M. J. R. Stark

Time allowed: Three Hours

Write on three of the following topics, choosing at least one from each section. Please

start each answer with a new answer book and clearly indicate the number on the front.

Section A

1. Citing examples, write an essay on evolution of protein structure and function.

2. Compare and contrast the general structural properties of membrane and DNA

binding proteins. Using examples, describe how each can be adapted to perform

specific functions.

3. Giving examples, write an essay on the factors that contribute to rate enhancements

in biological catalysis.

Section B

4. Write an essay on achieving and maintaining asepsis in bioprocessors

5. “The simple chemostat is a powerful tool for research and development, but a poor

system for industrial bioprocesses”. Discuss.