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List out major nutritional types of bacteria.
Briefly discuss various criteria used for classification of microorganisms.
Describe anaerobic culture methods.
Mention different culture preservation techniques.
Write briefly about iron uptake by microbial cells.
(30 marks)
Section C
Essay. Answer any one questions.
Each question carries 10 marks. Ceiling : 10 marks.

Describe various types of culture media used for the cultivation of microorganisms.

Describe various environmental factors affecting growth of microorganisms and classify them based

on these factors.

(1 x 10 = 10 marks)

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