SOKOINE UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE
COLLEGE OF VETERINARY AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION FOR 2rd YEAR BACHELOR OF BIOTECHNOLOGY AND LABORATORY SCIENCES AND 4TH YEAR BACHELOR OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
| Course Ante: BLS 201
Course Title: Cell and Tissue Culture Techniques |
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INSTRUCTIONS: ATTEMPT ALL QUESTIONS
Use well labeled diagrams where necessary
VENUE:
QUESTION ONE
a) Explain the fundamental principles of aseptic technique in cell culture and articulate the significance of maintaining sterility. (20 marks)
b) Highlight common sources of contamination in cell culture laboratory and elaborate on preventive measures and solutions for addressing contamination issues. (20 marks)
QUESTION TWO
Discuss the importance of cell culture media in supporting the growth and maintenance of different cell types. (20 marks)
QUESTION THREE
What are the differences between adherent and non-adherent cell cultures? (20 marks)
QUESTION FOUR
Explain on how cell and tissue culture techniques are applied in biomedical science and technology (20 marks)
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