GPB 508 - MUTAGENESIS AND MUTATION BREEDING (2+1) Question Paper

 UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES, BANGALORE

Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding

GPB 508 - MUTAGENESIS AND MUTATION BREEDING (2+1)

Mid-term exam - 25 marks

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I. Short Answer Questions (any 5) 2 x 5 = 10

1. Detection of mutations in prokaryotes is easier compared to those in eukaryotes. Justify.

2. Write the brief procedure for the detection of mutations in plants, if you have homozygous dominant and recessive stocks

3. Define/Brief on terminologies a) Mutator gene b) Mutable genes

4. Classification of mutations based on survival

5. Write the brief procedure for Ames test

6. Mention the Problems associated with mutation breeding

7. Mention the Advantages and disadvantages of TILLING

8. Differentiate between ionizing and non-ionizing radiations

III. 5 marks Questions (any 3) 5 X 3 = 15

1. Explain the CIB techniques and its significance in detection of mutation

2. Mention the important steps in TILLING

3. Describe the classification of chemical mutagens in brief with examples

4. Write the detailed procedure of mutation breeding for qualitative traits

5. Describe in brief the methods to detect mutations in plants