LOYOLA COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS), CHENNAI – 600 034

    B.Sc. DEGREE EXAMINATION – PLANT BIOLOGY & PLANT BIO-TECH.

 

ED 12

FIFTH SEMESTER – November 2008

PB 5406 – IMMUNOLOGY AND IMMUNO TECHNOLOGY

 

 

 

Date : 12-11-08                     Dept. No.                                        Max. : 100 Marks

Time : 9:00 – 12:00

 

PART – A                                          (20 marks)

 

Answer ALL questions

 

1. Choose the correct answer             (5 x 1 = 5)

 

1. The Greek word vacca means
2. a) disease b) immunity     c) small pox                 d) cow
3. C_H has _____ amino acids
4. a) 110 b) 220              c) 100                          d) 330
5. The enzyme used in ELISA is
6. a) protease b) lipase           c) peroxidase               d) amylase
7. Which of the immunoglobin passes from mother into the foetus?
8. a) Ig A b) Ig G                        c) Ig M                                    d) Ig E
9. Which animal is used in large scale production of antisera?
10. a) rabbit             b) guinea pig   c) buffalo                    d) horse

 

 

1. State whether true or false             (5 x 1 = 5)

 

6. Rabies vaccine was invented by Koch.
7. The decreased immunity is also related to hormonal disorders.
8. Haptens are large molecular substances.
9. ELISA uses radiolabelled antibodies.
10. Myeloma cells are used because they are immortal.

 

 

III. Complete the following                                                                                                    (5 x 1  = 5 )

 

11. Tears contain the enzyme _______.
12. The immunoglobin ______ is associated with allergic response.
13. The principle of blood grouping is _______ .
14. ________ stem cells are seen in the Bone marrow.
15. ___________ medium is used to grow hybridoma.

 

1. Answer the following each in about 50 words (5 x 1= 5)

 

16. List any two contribution of Pasteur.
17. What is an epitope?
18. Mention two characteristics of IgE.
19. Define agglutination.
20. What is a Myeloma cell?

 

 

 

PART  B

 

Answer any FIVE of the following, each answer not exceeding 350 words

Draw diagrams and flowcharts wherever necessary.                                                  ( 5 x 8= 40 marks)

 

21. Write notes on the important breakthroughs in immunology.
22. Give an outline on immunity schedule.
23. Write short notes on antigens.
24. Discuss briefly about immunodiffusion.
25. Write short notes on radioimmunoassay.
26. Discuss briefly about the organs of the immune system.
27. Give an account of cytokines and their significance.
28. What are polyclonal antibodies? How are they produced?

 

 

Part C

 

Answer the following, each answer not exceeding 1500 words.

Draw diagrams and flowcharts wherever necessary.                                                  (2 x 20 = 40 marks)

 

29. Explain in detail about vaccines and their types.

 

(or)

 

1. Give an account on antibodies, their properties and structure.

 

30. Write detailed notes on cell mediated immunity.

 

(or)

 

1. Discuss in detail about the steps involved in the production of monoclonal antibodies and list out the applications of MAbs.

 

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