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III B.Tech I Semester Supplementary Examinations, February 2007
ENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
(Bio-Technology)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. What are the characteristics of sewage? How do you analyse the various physical
and chemical characteristics of sewage? [4+12]
(a) Landfarming
(b) Composting.
6. What are Biofuels? How these are produced? Explain with examples. [3+8+5]
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Code No: RR312305 Set No. 2
III B.Tech I Semester Supplementary Examinations, February 2007
ENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
(Bio-Technology)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. What is sewage? Explain in detail the various processes that are employed in the
treatment of municipal sewage. [3+13]
5. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using microbes in metal recovery?
[16]
6. What is biogas? What are its characteristics? Name and explain stages in its
production along with the groups of bacteria responsible? [2+6+8]
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Code No: RR312305 Set No. 3
III B.Tech I Semester Supplementary Examinations, February 2007
ENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
(Bio-Technology)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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2. What are the functions of the following units in sewage treatment: [8+8]
(a) Landfarming
(b) Composting.
5. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using microbes in metal recovery?
[16]
6. Describe the applications of different biofuels? Write the scope of using them as
renewable energy sources. [10+6]
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Code No: RR312305 Set No. 4
III B.Tech I Semester Supplementary Examinations, February 2007
ENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
(Bio-Technology)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. What is sewage? Explain in detail the various processes that are employed in the
treatment of municipal sewage. [3+13]
5. How are low grade Ores used for metal extraction using bacteria? [16]
6. What are the non conventional renewable energy sources? Why it is necessary to
find new energy sources? Explain. [4+5+7]
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