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BCH404 Tutorial Questions

1. Gene Dosage and Its Application

a. Define gene dosage and explain its significance in a genome.

b. Discuss the phenotypic consequences of changes in gene dosage in eukaryotes.

c. Explain how gene dosage variations occur in prokaryotes.

2. Gene Balance Hypothesis

a. What is the gene balance hypothesis and how was it formulated?

b. Describe the relationship between gene balance and multisubunit complexes.

c. How does gene balance affect evolutionary fitness?

3. Implications for Evolutionary Genomics

a. How do ancient whole-genome duplications (WGD) affect gene dosage?

b. What are the common classes of genes retained after WGD?

c. Explain the role of WGD in the evolutionary genomics of yeast and Arabidopsis.

4. Transformation in Microbial Genetics

a. What is transformation in microbial genetics?

b. How is competence artificially induced in bacterial cells?

c. Provide an example of how transformation has been used in Bacillus spp.

5. Research Methods in Bacteria and Fungi

a. Discuss the established research methods for bacteria in genetic studies.

b. Why are these methods limited in fungi?

c. Describe one method used to increase enzyme production in bacteria.

6. Introduction to Process Evaluation

a. Define process evaluation and its main objectives.


b. How does process evaluation differ from monitoring?

c. List the four main phases of process evaluation.

7. Phases of Evaluation

a. Describe the planning phase of process evaluation.

b. What activities are involved in the development phase?

c. How does the implementation phase contribute to the evaluation process?

8. Importance of Evaluation in Project Management

a. Explain the role of evaluation in project management.

b. How does evaluation help in strategic planning?

c. Discuss the relationship between evaluation and resource allocation.

9. Process Evaluation Techniques

a. What are the common methods used in process evaluation?

b. How do qualitative and quantitative approaches differ in process evaluation?

c. Provide examples of data collection methods used in process evaluation.

10. Application of Process Evaluation

a. When is it appropriate to use process evaluation in a project?

b. How can process evaluation improve project management?

c. Discuss the significance of process evaluation in large, complex interventions.

11. Conducting Process Evaluations

a. Describe the steps involved in conducting a process evaluation.

b. How can process evaluation findings be used to improve future projects?

c. Discuss the importance of involving internal staff in process evaluation.

12. Monitoring vs. Evaluation

a. Compare and contrast monitoring and evaluation.


b. How do monitoring data contribute to the evaluation process?

c. Why is evaluation conducted at specific points in a project?

13. Process Evaluation in Pilot Projects

a. Why is process evaluation important in pilot projects?

b. How can process evaluation identify successful practices in pilot projects?

c. Discuss the challenges of conducting process evaluation in innovative projects.

14. Process Evaluation for Internal Changes

a. How can process evaluation facilitate internal changes within an organization?

b. Provide an example of how process evaluation led to improved organizational performance.

c. Discuss the role of process evaluation in achieving cultural change.

15. Process Evaluation in Collaborative Projects

a. How does process evaluation assess the effectiveness of collaborations in large projects?

b. What changes can process evaluation recommend to improve collaboration?

c. Provide an example of a successful process evaluation in a collaborative project.

16. Gene Expression and Regulation

a. Define gene expression and its importance in cellular function.

b. Discuss the mechanisms of gene regulation in eukaryotes.

c. Explain the role of promoters and enhancers in gene expression.

17. Genetic Engineering Techniques

a. What are the common techniques used in genetic engineering?

b. How is CRISPR-Cas9 used in genome editing?

c. Discuss the ethical considerations of genetic engineering.

18. Industrial Applications of Genetic Engineering


a. How is genetic engineering applied in the pharmaceutical industry?

b. Describe the use of genetic engineering in agriculture.

c. What are the benefits and risks of using genetically modified organisms (GMOs)?

19. Bioreactors and Fermentation

a. Define bioreactors and their role in industrial biochemistry.

b. Explain the process of fermentation in bioreactors.

c. Discuss the factors affecting fermentation efficiency.

20. Downstream Processing in Biochemistry

a. What is downstream processing in biochemistry?

b. Describe the steps involved in downstream processing.

c. How does downstream processing contribute to product purity and quality?

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