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FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, OWERRI

SCHOGL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES


DEPT OF BIOCHEMISTRY
10/55/2020
BCH 511 CELL AND TISSUE CULTURE TECHNIQUES
TEST TIME: 30 MINS
1. Define in one sentence the following terms: a.| Morphogenesis b.) b) Micropropagation
c) Somaclonal variation
d) Transgenic plants.
e) Explant
2. Describe the distinguishing features of plant tells from other types of eukaryotic o cells
3. State the most important requirement of a cell culture laboratory
Briefly explain the concept protoplast isolation and culture

FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, OWERRI


SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY
2021/2022 RAIN SEMESTER EXAMINATION
Course Code/Title: BCH 511 - Cell And Tissue Culture Technique (3 Units)
Instructions: Answer Five (5) Questions Only.
Time allowed: 3 Hours

1a. What is Callus Culture?

1b. Totipotency is an important characteristic of plant cells on which tissue culture techniques
depend. Discuss.

2a. Define the term "Sterilization"

2b. Differentiate between dry heat and wet heat sterilization methods.

2c. Enumerate the steps for complete explant sterilization.

3a. Define the term "Transgenic plants"

3b. Briefly describe the fundamental steps involved in production of transgenic plants

3c. Give four (4) reasons for production of transgenic plants.


4. Explain the concept of plant tissue culture stating its importance and highlight on the following
(i) Three (3) types of culture media and their functions.
(ii Three (3) technical issues that may arise during plant tissue culture technique.
(iii) Three (3) major components and functions of a plant cell/tissue culture media.

5aWhat are the two basic systems for growing cells in culture.

5b.Describe the steps involved in tissue culture.

6a.Using a descriptive diagram, highlight the procedural steps involved in protoplast isolation.

6b) Give the reason why: (i). Plant epidermis is first treated with pectinase
ii) Protoplast regeneration is regarded as protoplast development
(iii) Liquid culture is preferred for protoplast cultivation
(iv) Mechanical method of protoplast isolation is less utilized

7 With annotated diagram describe the principle, operation and applications in the use of
Autoclave

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