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Reg. No. ________
Karunya University
(Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences)
(Declared as Deemed to be University under Sec.3 of the UGC Act, 1956)
End Semester Examination – November/ December - 2012
Subject Title:
Subject Code:
BIOETHICS, IPR AND BIOSAFETY
09BT226
Time: 3 hours
Maximum Marks: 100
Answer ALL questions
PART – A (10 x 1 = 10 MARKS)
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The three types of inquiries in the field of engineering ethics are ___________.
___________ deals with the improvement of an individual’s moral thoughts which make him
to adapt good habits.
3. The inserted DNA with restriction sites for the enzymes are sometimes called as ___________.
4. Farming of aquatic organisms including fish, mollusks, crustaceans and aquatic plants are
called as ___________.
5. Give the expansion for GATT and TRIP.
6. Give the expansion for PBR and UPOV.
7. In the field of engineering, moral leadership is based on the ___________.
8. ___________ are the responsibilities of a manager related to the other employees.
9. Biological theft, illegal collection of indigenous plants by corporations who patent them for
their use is called ___________.
10. Acid rain is caused by the emission of ___________ and ___________, which react with the
water molecule in the atmosphere to produce acids.
PART – B (5 x 3 = 15 MARKS)
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Define Engineering ethics.
Define in situ Bioremediation.
What is a Patent?
Differentiate between an eyewitness and an expert witness in the legal system.
Write a note on Bioprospecting.
PART – C (5 x 15 = 75 MARKS)
16. Discuss briefly about the uses of Ethical theories.
(OR)
17. Briefly explain the three main levels of moral developments developed by Laurence Kohlberg.
18. Explain the special procedures involved in the r-DNA based product production.
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19. Outline the different strategies of bioremediation. Give suitable examples.
20. Explain the beneficial applications and the arguments against Patenting.
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21. Explain in detail about Biosafety and the farmer rights.
22. Discuss about Computer ethics.
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23. Write short notes on Environmental ethics.
24. Explain the r-DNA safety guidelines with respect to National and International standards.
(OR)
25. Write an essay on legal and socio economic impacts of Biotechnology.