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Information about an examination for the microbiology module mi211 during semester i, 2009/2010. The exam covers topics related to the microbial cell, including transcription in bacteria, prokaryotic cell structure, bacterial cytology, growth media, and microbial cell counting. Exam code, module code, paper number, external and internal examiners, instructions, duration, and department information.
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Exam Code(s) 2BSc Exam(s) 2 nd Year Bachelor of Science Degree Module Code(s) MI Module(s) The Microbial Cell Paper No. 1 External Examiner Dr. John P. Quinn Internal Examiner(s) Prof. Vincent O’Flaherty Dr. Conor O’Byrne Instructions
Duration (^) 3 Hours No. of Pages 1 Department(s) Microbiology Requirements None
Q1. Describe the process of transcription in bacteria and the molecules involved in this process. Q2. Write an essay on ‘The Prokaryotic Cell’. Q3. Discuss the methods available for the study of bacterial cytology. Q4. Outline the different types of growth media that can be used to culture microorganisms, indicating in your answer the reasons why each might be used. Q5. Microbial cells can be counted in a number of different ways. With the aid of diagrams describe the details of at least two different methods for counting microbial cells. Q6. Compare and contrast homolactic and heterolactic fermentation pathways. Q7. Describe in detail, the operation of the electron transport chain and associated oxidative phosphorylation in eukaryotes. Briefly comment on the differences between eukaryotic and prokaryotic processes.