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IGNOU MBC-03 (January 2026 – December 2026) Assignment Questions
1. a) Define the following:
i) Mole fraction
ii) Stocks shift
iii) Chromatogram
iv) Half life of radioisotopes
v) Resolving power
b) Discuss the ionization of weak electrolytes with suitable example.
2. a) What is density gradient centrifugation? Discuss briefly any of its method.
b) Write the basic principle and application of NMR Spectroscopy.
3. a) Compare the ultrasonication and freeze thaw methods.
b) Write the basic components and application of Fluorescence spectrophtometry.
4. a) What are Good Laboratory safety rules. Why they are important?
b) Write a brief account note on Bioluminescence and its use in microscopy.
5. (a) How would you prepare the following laboratory solutions?
i) 500 ml of 0.5 M Na2CO3
ii) 100 ml of 0.1 N of NaOH
b) Elaborate the different application of electron microscopy.
6. Differentiate between:
a) Gas Chromatography and HPLC
b) Southern Blotting and Northern blotting
7. a) Describe SDS-PAGE technique.
b) Write an overview on Biological Hazard and its safety aspects.
8. Describe the basic theory, components and applications of thin layer chromatography.
9. a) Explain the steps and application of FISH technique with suitable diagram.
10. Write short notes on the following:
a) Major types of ion sources of mass spectrometer.
b) Ultra-Performance Liquid Chromatography (UPLC)








